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What to do if you‘re experiencing symptoms
What are my rights as an employee during Covid-19?
Financial support for food, rent, childcare
Support for seniors, mortgage payments, income taxes and more
Support for homeless, food insecure
I’m feeling stressed, anxious, depressed or isolated
General Information
For information from the Government of Ontario, please visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/2019-novel-coronavirus
To book your COVID-19 vaccination through WDG Public Health visit: https://wdgpublichealth.inputhealth.com/ebooking#new
For information from the Government of Canada, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/canadas-reponse.html
What to do if you‘re experiencing symptoms
Visit the Province of Ontario webpage at covid-19.ontario.ca/exposed for step-by-step instructions for recognizing COVID-19 symptoms, requirements for isolation, eligibility for COVID-19 testing and guidance for informing close contacts about their exposure.
Vaccines
Information on Ontario’s Vaccine Certificate System:
Shoppers Drug Mart Rapid Testing Programs
Public Health Self-Isolation Requirements and Advice
COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Ages 5-11 and COVID-19 Drop In Clinics
COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 6 months to 5 years old
Find screening for schools and childcare
To Book an appointment for a 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th booster dose through WDG Public Health:
Book online, find a drop in clinic or call 1-800-265-7293 x7006 (Monday – Friday; 9a.m.- 4p.m.)
Local Businesses
Workplace Health and Safety from the Ontario government to prevent Covid-19 in the workplace
Is there any financial help available if I cannot work or have lost my job?
The Ontario Covid-19 Worker Income Protection Benefit provides 3 paid sick days for those who miss work due to Covid-19. The program has been extended until March 31st, 2023. Read more and employers can apply here.
What are my rights as an employee during Covid-19?
For information regarding your employment rights, you can contact the Employment Standards Info Centre at 1-800-531-5551.
If you have concerns about the health and safety of your workplace, you can contact your health and safety rep and/or call the Ontario Health and Safety hotline at 1-877-202-0008.
https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/covid-19/rights-responsibilities.html for more information
What can I do to protect myself if I am unable to work from home?
If your place or work has not been closed as a result of the closure of all non-essential businesses, public health guidance is to work from home wherever possible. However working remotely is not feasible in many workplaces. If you are in this situation, it is important that you follow all health and safety protocols related to your workplace. Under the Occupational Health & Safety Act, most of Ontario’s workers have the right to refuse unsafe work. If you are in a unionized workplace, consult your staff rep before refusing any work.
Financial support for food, rent, childcare
Ontario Emergency Assistance Program can help you with the cost of food, rent, childcare, disability support, medicine transportation and housing.
To apply, visit wellingtoncounty.ca, apply for Ontario Works online or call 519-837-6274.
Support for homeless, food insecure
Several local agencies are working together to support people who may need food and shelter during this crisis. Learn more about Guelph’s plan to help the homeless during COVID-19.
Please contact the County of Wellington 519-837-6274 with any questions about social housing or emergency housing.
Additional support is being offered by the provincial government for seniors and people on OW and ODSP.
I’m feeling stressed, anxious, depressed or isolated
There are many mental health supports available for you.
If you are a healthcare worker, go to Here4HealthCare.ca to find support.
If you are a senior, try signing up through Chatting To Wellness for regular phone calls.
If you are a student, you can sign up to be a volunteer with Chatting To Wellness as well.
For general help, see Here4Help.ca
If you are in immediate need, call Here 24/7 at 1-844-HERE247 (437-3247)
Many therapists accepting new patients are now resuming in-person sessions. Note that these services are not free if not covered by insurance. See listing at PsychologyToday.com