Originally posted Jan. 27, 2020. Last updated January 14, 2021
This page will provide updates on the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) as they become available. The Ministry of Health has released guidelines for primary care, along with posters. A website for healthcare providers is now live. You can also access information for the public on their site.
Dear Members,
As you are aware, the COVID-19 response is changing rapidly.
As mentioned earlier this week, the Primary Care COVID-19 Vaccination Action Council* is very active in provincial advocacy efforts. We are meeting regularly with many partners including the Ontario Hospital Association, Public Health, Ontario Medical Association, Ministry of Health staff and Vaccine Task Force representatives.
Here is a complete list of COVID-19 situation reports received in 2020. We have noted a glitch from #202 to #333 (now #328) and are working to update them. If you would like to receive an affected report, please email info@afhto.ca.
Originally posted Mar 10, 2020. Last updated November 20, 2020 *NEW*
We have created a list of infection prevention and control tools and resources. New and updated resources will be added to the top of each list as they become available.
Several public health units joined the EDs' regular COVID-19 check-in calls on September 30 and October 1. Here are the resources that were shared by the PHUs that presented on the calls:
Shared on October 14, 2020
This October, let’s commit to protecting our family, friends and community by taking the pledge to #flattenthecurve and ask others to do the same. It hasn’t been easy. But we made it this far because we always find the strength to do the right thing.
Take the pledge to #StopTheSpread and encourage others by telling them how you’re doing your part:
Originally posted Mar. 23, 2020. Last updated January 13, 2021 *NEW*
Resources related to COVID-19 for patients, caregivers and the general public are listed below. New and updated resources will be added to the top of each list as they become available.
Georgina Post article published August 5, 2020
By Mike Anderson
More than 130 residents tested negative for COVID-19 after the Georgina Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic (GNPLC) launched a “pop-up” drive-thru testing site at the Georgina Sutton Arena Hall parking lot on July 29.