Educational Resources for Covid-19

Thunder Bay and District Health Unit Covid-19 Page: Click Here

Public Health Ontario:  Click Here

Telehealth Ontario:  Click Here

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Covid-19 Prevention: Click Here

PPE and Non-Medical Masks in Congregate Living Settings Video: Click Here

Public Health Ontario ’s resource and training for COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Fundamentals:

AT A GLANCE – Infection Prevention and Control Fundamentals

COVID-19 IPAC Fundamentals Training | Public Health Ontario

Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) – Online Learning | Public Health Ontario

• Currently, several questions remain about vaccines, including vaccinated people’s ability to spread the virus, protection effectiveness against viral variants, and how long the immunity provided by today’s vaccines will last.
• Vaccination efforts will take time as supply chains mature and effective vaccination plans help build overall immunity within the global population. In the meantime, PPE offers an accessible, affordable means of reducing viral spread and reducing infection risk.
• Alongside current vaccines, Health Canada recommends proper mask usage, social distancing, and frequent hand washing remain central tools in controlling the spread of COVID-19 and shoring up protections against infection.
• In healthcare environments, PPE will continue to provide multifaceted and customizable protection against a wide range of infection risks