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March 2020:
• On March 9, Canada confirms its first death
related to COVID-19.
• On March 11, the World Health
Organization declares the global outbreak of
COVID-19 a pandemic.
• On March 13, Canada advises Canadians to
avoid all non-essential travel outside of
Canada until further notice.
• On March 16, Canada advises travellers
entering Canada to self-isolate for 14 days.
• On March 18, Canada implements a ban on
foreign nationals from all countries, except
the United States from entering Canada,
Canada-U.S. border closes to all non-
essential travel, and redirects international FOR INDIVIDUALS:
passenger flight arrivals to four airports in
Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal.
• On March 18, Canada announces financial
help, through the COVID-19 Economic
Response Plan, for Canadians and
businesses facing hardship as a result of the
COVID-19 outbreak.
• On March 23, Canada announces new
measures to support local farmers and agri- are sick to stay home until they no longer have Your plan should include shopping for supplies
food businesses in Canada facing financial
hardship due to the impacts of the COVID-
19 pandemic.
• On March 23, Canada announces support to
quickly mobilize Canadian researchers and
life sciences companies to support large-
scale efforts towards countermeasures to
combat COVID-19, including potential
vaccines and treatments.
• On March 27, Canada announces support for
small businesses facing impacts of the
pandemic, as part of the COVID-19
Economic Response Plan.
• On March 29, Canada introduces measures
to support vulnerable Canadians to help cope
with the health, social, and economic
impacts of COVID-19.
• On March 31, Canada announces new
partnerships with Canadian industries, under
Canada's Plan to Mobilize Industry to fight Make A Plan
COVID-19. The Government of Canada
plans to invest $2 billion to support
diagnostic testing and to purchase
ventilators and protective personal
equipment.
April 2020:
• On April 2, Canada surpasses 10,000
confirmed cases of COVID-19.
• On April 2, Canada launches the Canada
COVID-19 app on iOS and Android to
provide Canadians with the latest
information on COVID-19 and a way to
check their symptoms.
• On April 3, worldwide COVID-19 cases
reach 1 million.
• On April 3, Canada announces an
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investment of $100 million to improve children or other dependents, you will want to
access to food for Canadians facing social, have thought ahead to engage backup
economic, and health impacts of the caregivers.
COVID-19 pandemic. You should also think about what you will do if
a member of your family becomes sick and
needs care. Talk to your employer about
working from home if you are needed to care for
Canadians should continue to think ahead about a family member at home.
the actions that they can take to stay healthy and
prevent the spread of any illness, especially If you become ill, stay home until you are no
respiratory infections. longer showing symptoms. Employers should
not require a sick leave note as that will put
Now and always during cold and flu season, stay added pressure on limited health care services.
home if you are sick. Encourage those you know
symptoms. that you should have on hand at all times. This
will ensure you do not need to leave your home
Since respiratory viruses, such as the one that while you are sick or busy caring for an ill
causes COVID-19, are spread through contact, family member.
change how you greet one another. Instead of a
handshake, a kiss or a hug, a friendly wave or Your plan should build on the kits you have
elbow bump is less likely to expose you to prepared for other potential emergencies. For
respiratory viruses. more information on how to prepare yourself
and your family in the event of an emergency,
Practise frequent hygiene, which includes please visit GetPrepared.ca.
proper hand washing and coughing and sneezing
etiquette. Clean and disinfect frequently touched Fill Your Preseciptions
objects and surfaces, such as toys and door
handles. Refill your prescriptions now so that you do not
have to go to a busy pharmacy if you do become
These are the most important ways that you can sick. Consider seeing your health care provider
protect yourself and your family from to renew your prescriptions ahead of time.
respiratory illness, including COVID-19.
Stock Up On Essentials But Avoid
Panic Buying
If COVID-19 becomes common in your At this time, it makes sense to fill your
community, you will want to have thought about cupboards with non-perishable food items, so
how to change your behaviours and routines to that you do not need to go shopping if you
reduce the risk of infection. become sick.
Your plan should include how you can change It is easier on the supply chain if people
your regular habits to reduce your exposure to gradually build up their household stores instead
crowded places. For example, you may: of making large-scale purchases all at once. To
do this, you can add a few extra items to your
• do your grocery shopping at off-peak hours grocery cart every time you shop. Good options
• commute by public transit outside of the are easy-to-prepare foods like:
busy rush hour
• opt to exercise outdoors instead of in an • dried pasta and sauce
indoor fitness class • prepared canned soups
• canned vegetables and beans
Your plan should also include what you will do
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