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What to do if you‘re experiencing symptoms

Vaccines

Local Businesses 

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

Booster Doses for Adults 18+

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

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