Protecting Yourself and Others
Social distancing is maintaining what amount of distance between yourself and others?
Name 3 common symptoms of COVID-19.
How can we best protect other and ourselves during this pandemic?
Stay safe by taking some simple precautions:
1. Physical distancing
2. Wearing a mask/ proper PPE when in public areas. 3. Avoiding crowds and close contact with others.
4. Regularly cleaning your hands, and coughing into a bent elbow or tissue.
True or False?
Being fully vaccinated means that your immune system response after your first dose was boosted by your second dose.
True.
According to the Government of Canada being fully vaccinated means you have received your second dose of a 2-dose vaccine series or 1 dose of an approved 1-dose vaccine.
True or False?
When I am eating I can put my mask under my chin.
False, it's important to keep your mask clean when not in use such as when eating or drinking.
Do not hang the mask from your ears or place it under your chin. Store it in a clean paper or cloth bag until you put it on again. If your mask is dirty change to a new clean mask ASAP.
What three body parts does WHO (World Health Organization) recommend avoid touching to prevent the spread of Covid-19?
Eyes, Nose and Mouth.
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/technical-guidance
True or False
Covid-19 only affects people over 65+ years.
False.
All age groups can catch Covid-19.
While we are still learning about how COVID-19 affects people, so far, data suggests that children under the age of 18 years have few deaths compared to other age groups and usually mild disease. However, cases of critical illness have been reported. As with adults, pre-existing medical problems like high blood pressure, heart and lung problems, asthma, diabetes, obesity, cancer and neurological and developmental conditions are risk factors for severe disease and intensive care admission in children.
How long does it take for Covid-19 symptoms to begin?
On average, 5-6 days and can range from 1-14 days.
This is why people who have been exposed to the virus are advised to remain at home and stay away from others, for 14 days, in order to prevent the spread of the virus.
True or False?
Anyone can get infected by COVID-19, no matter the age or gender.
Does the Covid-19 vaccine give you the virus?
No, The vaccines cannot give you COVID-19. They do not contain a live virus strain.
Vaccines approved by Health Canada are backed by data demonstrating their safety, efficacy, and quality.
The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) recommends washing your hands for how long?
As of October 2021, the city of Hamilton Covid-19 Vaccination Reports indicates there have been how many doses administered?
849, 058 Doses have been administered.
https://www.hamilton.ca/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-distribution
How does the Covid-19 virus spread?
COVID-19 spreads from an infected person to others through respiratory droplets and aerosols (smaller droplets) created when an infected person:
COVID-19 can also spread by touching something that has the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose or eyes with unwashed hands. You can transmit COVID-19 before you start showing symptoms or without ever developing symptoms.
True or False?
Eating garlic will help protect me against Covid-19 because it has antimicrobial properties.
False.
Garlic is a healthy food that may have some antimicrobial properties. However, there is no evidence from the current outbreak that eating garlic has protected people from the new coronavirus.
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many changes. You might feel like you're no longer in control of things. It’s normal to feel sad, stressed, confused, scared or worried. People react in different ways. Some common feelings include:
What should you do when coughing and sneezing?
Cover mouth and nose with elbow or tissues.
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/technical-guidance
As of October 2021, what percentage of Canada's population have been fully vaccinated?
71.90% of Canada's population is fully vaccinated as of October 2021.
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html
Name 5 instances when should masks be worn.
Masks should be worn when:
1. Stores/Businesses
2. Schools/ Workplaces
3. Public transit
4. Outside when you cannot maintain physical distance from others.
5. In your room when you have a visitor and cannot maintain physical distance from others.
6. Anytime you cannot maintain physical distance from others.
True or False?
If I am double vaccinated so I do not have to follow Covid-19 rules.
False.
COVID-19 vaccines are very effective at reducing the risk of severe illness, hospitalization and death and limiting the spread of the virus in a community, but vaccines do not remove all risk of acquiring a COVID-19 infection. Some COVID-19 infections may occur among fully-vaccinated individuals, referred to as ‘breakthrough infection’.
https://www.hamilton.ca/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-frequently-asked-questions
As of October 2021, how many confirmed deaths from Covid-19 have been reported in Canada?
There have been 28,468 deaths from Covid-19 that have been reported in Canada.
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html
How long does the COVID-19 virus survive on surfaces and objects?
Research shows that the virus may live on surfaces and objects for a few hours or up to several days depending on:
Surfaces and objects that you or others frequently touch are most likely to become contaminated. Cleaning and disinfecting them can deactivate the virus, making it no longer infectious.
Name at least 3 severe symptoms of Covid-19.
Is it possible for someone who is vaccinated against Covid-19 to still get infected?
While COVID-19 vaccines have high levels of efficacy, especially against hospitalization and severe disease, no vaccine is 100% protective. As a result, there will be some small percentage of vaccinated people who fall ill with COVID-19 in spite of being vaccinated.
https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/coronavirus-disease-(covid-19)-vaccines-safety
True or False?
Testing negative for COVID-19 means you will not get sick with the virus later.
False.
Testing negative means that at the time the test was taken you did not have Covid-19.
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public
Hand hygiene means washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water aren't available, use a hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol. List 4 examples of when you should sanitize your hands.
1. Before and after eating
2. Before and after touching your mask
3. After using the washroom
4. After touching frequently touched surfaces and objects.