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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. investment of $100 million to improve children or other dependents, you will want to
• On March 18, Canada implements a ban on access to food for Canadians facing social, have thought ahead to engage backup
foreign nationals from all countries, except economic, and health impacts of the caregivers.
the United States from entering Canada, COVID-19 pandemic. You should also think about what you will do if
Canada-U.S. border closes to all non- a member of your family becomes sick and
essential travel, and redirects international FOR INDIVIDUALS: needs care. Talk to your employer about
passenger flight arrivals to four airports in working from home if you are needed to care for
Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal. Canadians should continue to think ahead about a family member at home.
• On March 18, Canada announces financial the actions that they can take to stay healthy and
help, through the COVID-19 Economic prevent the spread of any illness, especially If you become ill, stay home until you are no
Response Plan, for Canadians and respiratory infections. longer showing symptoms. Employers should
businesses facing hardship as a result of the not require a sick leave note as that will put
COVID-19 outbreak. Now and always during cold and flu season, stay added pressure on limited health care services.
• On March 23, Canada announces new home if you are sick. Encourage those you know
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 symptoms. that you should have on hand at all times. This
hardship due to the impacts of the COVID- will ensure you do not need to leave your home
19 pandemic. Since respiratory viruses, such as the one that while you are sick or busy caring for an ill
• On March 23, Canada announces support to causes COVID-19, are spread through contact, family member.
quickly mobilize Canadian researchers and change how you greet one another. Instead of a
life sciences companies to support large- handshake, a kiss or a hug, a friendly wave or Your plan should build on the kits you have
scale efforts towards countermeasures to elbow bump is less likely to expose you to prepared for other potential emergencies. For
combat COVID-19, including potential respiratory viruses. more information on how to prepare yourself
vaccines and treatments. and your family in the event of an emergency,
• On March 27, Canada announces support for Practise frequent hygiene, which includes please visit GetPrepared.ca.
small businesses facing impacts of the proper hand washing and coughing and sneezing
pandemic, as part of the COVID-19 etiquette. Clean and disinfect frequently touched Fill Your Preseciptions
Economic Response Plan. objects and surfaces, such as toys and door
• On March 29, Canada introduces measures handles. Refill your prescriptions now so that you do not
to support vulnerable Canadians to help cope have to go to a busy pharmacy if you do become
with the health, social, and economic These are the most important ways that you can sick. Consider seeing your health care provider
impacts of COVID-19. protect yourself and your family from to renew your prescriptions ahead of time.
• On March 31, Canada announces new respiratory illness, including COVID-19.
partnerships with Canadian industries, under Stock Up On Essentials But Avoid
Canada's Plan to Mobilize Industry to fight Make A Plan Panic Buying
COVID-19. The Government of Canada
plans to invest $2 billion to support If COVID-19 becomes common in your At this time, it makes sense to fill your
diagnostic testing and to purchase community, you will want to have thought about cupboards with non-perishable food items, so
ventilators and protective personal how to change your behaviours and routines to that you do not need to go shopping if you
equipment.
reduce the risk of infection. become sick.
April 2020: 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
• On April 2, Canada surpasses 10,000 crowded places. For example, you may: of making large-scale purchases all at once. To
confirmed cases of COVID-19.
do this, you can add a few extra items to your
• On April 2, Canada launches the Canada • do your grocery shopping at off-peak hours grocery cart every time you shop. Good options
COVID-19 app on iOS and Android to • commute by public transit outside of the are easy-to-prepare foods like:
provide Canadians with the latest busy rush hour
information on COVID-19 and a way to • opt to exercise outdoors instead of in an • dried pasta and sauce
check their symptoms.
indoor fitness class • prepared canned soups
• On April 3, worldwide COVID-19 cases
• canned vegetables and beans
reach 1 million. Your plan should also include what you will do
• On April 3, Canada announces an if you become sick. If you are a caregiver of (Continued on Page 6)