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.
World Health Organization https://www.who.int/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Advanced care planning: Speak up website
Health Canada
Health Canada – COVID-19 Main Website Page
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html
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.
Consider signing up here: Canada.ca/Covid19updates
Provincial/Territorial Health Authorities Official Resources
Alberta
Call – 811
Official website: https://www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-for-albertans.aspx
Official Alberta social media channels:
Instagram– @albertahealthservices, https://www.instagram.com/albertahealthservices/?hl=en
- Facebook- @albertahealthservices, https://www.facebook.com/albertahealthservices/
- Twitter – @GoAHealth, https://twitter.com/GoAHealth
British Columbia
Call – 811
Official website: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19
Official British Columbia social media channels:
- Facebook- @ImmunizeBC, https://www.facebook.com/ImmunizeBC/
- Twitter– @CDCofBC, https://twitter.com/CDCofBC
Manitoba
Call – 1-888-315-9257
Official website: https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/index.html
Official Manitoba social media channels:
- Facebook- @manitobagovernment, https://www.facebook.com/ManitobaGovernment/
- Twitter- @mbgov, https://twitter.com/mbgov?lang=en
New Brunswick
Call – 811
Official website: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/biling/coronavirus.html
Official New Brunswick social media channels:
- Facebook- @GovNB, https://www.facebook.com/GovNB/
- Twitter – @Gov_NB, https://twitter.com/Gov_NB
- Instagram – @gnbca, https://www.instagram.com/gnbca/?hl=en
Newfoundland and Labrador
Call – 811 or 1-888-709-2929
Official website: https://www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/
Official Newfoundland and Labrador social media channels:
- Facebook – @GovNL, https://www.facebook.com/GovNL
- Twitter – @GovNL, https://twitter.com/GovNL
- Instagram- @govnlsocial, https://www.instagram.com/govnlsocial/
Northwest Territories
Call – 911
Official website: https://www.hss.gov.nt.ca/en/services/coronavirus-disease-covid-19
Official Northwest Territories social media channels:
- Facebook – @NTHSSA, https://www.facebook.com/NTHSSA
Nova Scotia
Call – 811
Official website: http://www.nshealth.ca/covid19-news
Official Nova Scotia social media channels:
- Facebook- @NovaScotiaHealthAuthority , https://www.facebook.com/NovaScotiaHealthAuthority
- Twitter – @healthns, https://twitter.com/healthns
- Instagram – @novascotiahealthauthority, https://www.instagram.com/novascotiahealthauthority/
Nunavut
Call – 1-867-975-5772
Official Nunavut website: https://www.gov.nu.ca/health/information/covid-19-novel-coronavirus
Official Nunavut social media channels:
- Facebook – @GovofNunavut, https://www.facebook.com/GovofNunavut/
- Twitter- @GovofNunavut, https://twitter.com/GovofNunavut
- Instagram – @governmentofnunavut, https://www.instagram.com/governmentofnunavut/
Ontario
Call – 1-866-797-0000
Official Ontario website: https://www.ontario.ca/page/2019-novel-coronavirus
Official Ontario social media channels:
- Facebook- @ONThealth, https://www.facebook.com/ONThealth/
- Twitter- @ONThealth, https://twitter.com/ONThealth
- Instagram – @ongov, https://www.instagram.com/ongov/?hl=en
Prince Edward Island
Call – 811
Official Prince Edward Island website: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en
Official Prince Edward Island social media channels:
- Facebook – @GovPe, https://www.facebook.com/govpe/
- Twitter- @InfoPEI, https://twitter.com/InfoPEI
Quebec
Call – 811
Official Quebec website: https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/health-issues/a-z/2019-coronavirus/
Official Quebec social media channels:
- Facebook – @GouvQc, https://www.facebook.com/GouvQc/
- Twitter- @sante_qc, https://twitter.com/sante_qc
Saskatchewan
Call – 811
Official Saskatchewan website: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus
Official Saskatchewan social media channels:
- Facebook- @SKGov, https://www.facebook.com/SKGov
- Twitter- @SKGov, https://twitter.com/SKGov
Yukon
Call – 811
Official Yukon website: https://yukon.ca/covid-19
Official Yukon social media channels:
- Facebook – @yukonhss, https://www.facebook.com/yukonhss
- Twitter – @hssyukon, https://twitter.com/hssyukon?lang=en
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
Advanced care planning (from May 11, 2020 webinar)
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.