Information about COVID-19 and various international, national, provincial and local statistics and policies are changing constantly. The following are some trustworthy online resources for COVID-19 information and updates, as well as the corresponding social media sites. For more local information, including municipal by-laws related to the virus, consult your local government official website.
We’ve also added some links to mental health and caregiver websites that may be helpful during this time.
Booking your COVID-19 vaccine
Alberta
COVID-19 vaccine program | Alberta.ca
Booster Dose Information | Government of Alberta (alberta.ca)
British Columbia
Getting a vaccine | British Columbia (bccdc.ca)
Booster Dose Information | Government of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)
Manitoba
Province of Manitoba | Eligibility Criteria (gov.mb.ca)
Booster Dose Information | Government of Manitoba (gov.mb.ca)
Newfoundland & Labrador
COVID-19 Immunization Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador – COVID-19 Vaccine (gov.nl.ca)
Booster Dose Information | Government of Newfoundland & Labrador (gov.nl.ca)
New Brunswick
COVID-19 Vaccine | Government of New Brunswick (gnb.ca)
Booster Dose Information | Government of New Brunswick (gnb.ca)
Northwest Territories
COVID Vaccine | Health and Social Services Authority (nthssa.ca)
Booster Dose Information | Health & Social Services Authority*
*No 4th dose available as of April 25, 2022
Nova Scotia
COVID Vaccine | Government of Nova Scotia (novascotia.ca)
Booster Dose Information | Nova Scotia Health
Nunavut
COVID-19 Vaccination | Government of Nunavut (gov.nu.ca)
Booster Dose Information | Government of Nunavut (gov.nu.ca)
Ontario
Book COVID-19 Vaccine | Government of Ontario
Booster Dose Information | Government of Ontario
Prince Edward Island
COVID-19 vaccine rollout update | Government of Prince Edward Island
Booster Dose Information | Government of Prince Edward Island (princeedwardisland.ca)
Quebec
COVID-19 vaccination campaign | Gouvernement du Québec (quebec.ca)
Information Dose de Rappel Contre la COVID-19 | Gouvernement du Québec (quebec.ca)
Saskatchewan
COVID-19 Vaccine | Government of Saskatchewan (saskatchewan.ca)
Booster Dose Information | Government of Saskatchewan (saskatchewan.ca)
Yukon
COVID-19 Vaccine | Government of Yukon (yukon.ca)
Booster Dose Information | Government of Yukon (yukon.ca)
Last updated May 27, 2022.
Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Health Canada – COVID-19 Main Website Page
Health Canada – COVID-19 Guidance for being prepared
Get Updates on COVID-19 is a service from the Government of Canada to keep you informed about the coronavirus outbreak. You can sign up to receive an email whenever there’s an important change or update on the Canada.ca/Coronavirus pages, such as changes to national public health advice or updates to federal services. This service will keep you informed, help you to better manage your health, well-being, and fight misinformation.
Provincial/Territorial Health Authorities Official Resources
Alberta
Call – 811
Official Alberta social media channels:
- Instagram – @albertahealthservices
- Facebook – @albertahealthservices
- Twitter – @GoAHealth
British Columbia
Call – 811
Official British Columbia website
Official British Columbia social media channels:
- Facebook – @ImmunizeBC
- Twitter – @CDCofBC
Manitoba
Call – 1-888-315-9257
Official Manitoba social media channels:
- Facebook – @manitobagovernment
- Twitter – @mbgov
New Brunswick
Call – 811
Official New Brunswick website
Official New Brunswick social media channels:
Newfoundland and Labrador
Call – 811 or 1-888-709-2929
Official Newfoundland and Labrador website
Official Newfoundland and Labrador social media channels:
- Facebook – @GovNL
- Twitter – @GovNL
- Instagram – @govnlsocial
Northwest Territories
Call – 911
Official Northwest Territories website
Official Northwest Territories social media channels:
- Facebook – @NTHSSA
Nova Scotia
Call – 811
Official Nova Scotia social media channels:
- Facebook – @NovaScotiaHealthAuthority
- Twitter – @healthns
- Instagram – @novascotiahealthauthority
Nunavut
Call – 1-867-975-5772
Official Nunavut social media channels:
- Facebook – @GovofNunavut
- Twitter – @GovofNunavut
- Instagram – @governmentofnunavut
Ontario
Call – 1-866-797-0000
Official Ontario social media channels:
- Facebook – @ONThealth
- Twitter – @ONThealth
- Instagram – @ongov
Prince Edward Island
Call – 811
Official Prince Edward Island website
Official Prince Edward Island social media channels:
Quebec
Call – 811
Official Quebec social media channels:
Saskatchewan
Call – 811
Official Saskatchewan social media channels:
Yukon
Call – 811
Official Yukon social media channels:
Mental health and well being (from April 21, 2020 webinar)
Daily Calm (example of self-soothing video)
Center for Addiction & Mental Health
Use mindfulness videos for relaxation
Resources for Caregivers (from April 21, 2020, webinar)
Ontario Caregiver Organization – Helpline 1-833-416-2273 (CARE)
Caregivers Nova Scotia
Family Caregivers of British Columbia
Caregivers Alberta
For physicians
How to obtain a Nasopharyngeal Swab Specimen
Practical considerations for the diagnosis and treatment of fibrotic interstitial lung disease during the COVID-19 pandemic. Publication in Chest Journal.