What COVID-19 Is (FAQs from Alberta Health Services)
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is now a pandemic. For up-to-date information about COVID-19, please visit the Alberta Health Services website at ahs.ca/covid
The symptoms of COVID-19 can be:
- fever
- dry cough
- cold-like symptoms
- influenza-like symptoms
- extreme tiredness
What you Can Do
To help protect yourself and your family:
- Use good hygiene practices such as frequent handwashing with soap and water
- Use hand sanitizer that is 60% alcohol-based if soap and water are not available
- Stay at home and away from others if you are feeling ill
- Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue
- Avoid large gatherings
- Contact 811 Health Link if you have questions or concerns about your health, especially if you have travelled outside of Canada
- Travel outside of Canada is not recommended at this time