We have attached important public health information regarding Flu Shots and Recommended Safety Measures from Public Health Canada for the upcoming holiday season.  Please share these with your family and friends. 

Notice from Public Health Canada regarding the Holidays 

Notice from Halton Health regarding flu shots for people with mobility difficulties.

What does code Red mean for us:

Ministry of Health guidelines

Read the Message from the Mayor of Burlington

Health Information

If you are concerned about COVID-19 exposure, you can get tested at the Joseph Brant Hospital  Assessment Centre. To ensure physical distancing and the safety of all, an appointment must be made for testing – no walk-in testing is available. Thank you for your understanding and support. please call 905 632 3737 ext 6550

Advice from Ministry of Health:  Contact Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000
or your local public health unit if you’re experiencing symptoms of the 2019 novel coronavirus.

Do not call 911 unless it is an emergency.

Helpful Posters:

Prevention

Symptoms

How to self monitor

How to self isolate

Self Isolation Guide for caregivers, household contacts

Helpful Links:.

Ontario Ministry of Health

Public Health Ontario

Public Health Agency of Canada 

CDC includes information for communities and faith based groups

WHO 

Financial information

As we know this is a time of stress for all and for many there is an added financial stress.  Here are a few tips and links that might help you or your loved ones at this time:

1. Visit the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) site https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency.html and set up a My CRA account (if you don’t have one already), it is also advisable that you set up a direct deposit account on your profile so if you are able to receive any benefit from the Federal Government it can be directly deposited into your bank account.
2. For information about the Federal government response and benefits that have been set up visit
   1. Canada.ca/coronavirus  or call 1-833-784-4397
   2. Or visit the website of your local member of Parliament as their sites are being updated daily https://pdamoff.liberal.ca/  or sign up for e-updates by going to www.mpdamoff.ca
3. For information about Provincial assistance see
   1. https://covid-19.ontario.ca/
   2. Or visit the website of your local member of Provincial Government https://www.janemckennampp.ca/
4. The City of Burlington also is keeping their website up to date regarding local matters https://www.burlington.ca/en/your-city/corona-virus.asp