What is the protocol on campus? These are the University’s guidelines for the pandemic: • Practice social distancing - avoid large gatherings, do your best to stay 2 metres away from those not in your immediate family or social bubble. • Avoid travel - especially outside of Canada.
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Information obtained on Oct. 28, 2020 at 10:30am EDT via WellingtonDufferin-Guelph Public Health, Government of Ontario, and Government of Canada.
Current case numbers Guelph
Ontario
Canada
U of G
Total
414
72,885
222,887
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Active
40
7,474
26,422
Recovered
363
62,303
186,464
How can I safely see my friends and family?
If you must see those in your current social circle, it is recommended to take these steps: • Maintain 2 metre distance and wear a face covering. • Gatherings in the province are limited to a maximum of 10 people. • If possible use virtual meeting programs like Zoom, Skype, Google Hangouts, Microsoft Teams, and Discord.
I have symptoms, what do I do? If you have serious symptoms relating to COVID-19 the Ministry of Health strongly suggests that you seek medical attention at your local hospital. They also recommend that you call before arriving at the hospital. People with mild symptoms are recommended to self-monitor the symptoms at home, and if possible, self-isolate until the symptoms go away. If symptoms get worse, make an appointment with your local COVID-19 assessment centre to get tested.
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When coughing or sneezing, do so in the bend of your arm away from people, dispose of any used tissues as quickly as possible, and wash your hands afterwards. • Avoid touching your eyes, mouth, and nose with unwashed hands. • Avoid close contact with people who are sick. A full list of things you can do to prevent the spread of COVID-19 can be found at wellness.uoguelph.ca.
What are the symptoms?
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door or outdoor location where social distancing is a challenge. Work from home remotely as much as possible. If required to travel, make sure you self isolate for 14 days afterwards to ensure you did not contract the virus, or spread it to others if you have yet to show symptoms. Follow usual best practices for hygiene, including; hand washing for 20 seconds with soap and water, as well as using alcohol based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
I heard there’s an APP, what is it and what does it do? The COVID Alert app is an attempt by the Ontario government to leverage the “power of technology to deliver more convenient, more reliable and more accessible programs and frontline services to the people and businesses of Ontario.” Download the COVID Alert app by scanning the QR code below:
Most common symptoms of COVID-19 are as follows: • Fever • Dry cough • Tiredness Less common symptoms: • Aches and pains • Sore throat • Diarrhea • Conjunctivitis • Headache • Loss of taste or smell • A rash on skin, or discolouration of fingers or toes Serious symptoms: • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath • Chest pain or pressure • Loss of speech or movement
How do I maintain my mental health during this time? The University has these tips for maintaining your mental health during the pandemic: • Seek out lighter and more positive news stories. • Allow yourself 30 minutes of “worry time” then push yourself to do something productive. • Focus on what you CAN control: finish that TV show, work on that project, clean your kitchen, call your family. • Try new things: learn a skill, read a book, start a new workout routine. • Most importantly, don’t lose hope that this will pass. A full breakdown of suggestions can be found at wellness. uoguelph.ca, as well as a list of resources should you need to talk to someone about the state of your mental health.
