Public Health Agency of Canada

Canadian public health guidance related to COVID-19 has been changing as the evidence base and our understanding of COVID-19 is rapidly evolving. We are continually looking at the evidence as it is being produced and working with our partners across the country and around the world to learn more.

This document provides recommendations and guidance for re-opening approaches that can be tailored to jurisdictions across the country. It draws on and supports the First Ministers Statement on a shared public health approach to support restarting the economy, and elaborates further advice on...

Workplaces/businesses can implement key measures to limit the spread of the virus in their settings. Workplaces/ businesses are heterogeneous; therefore, the Public Health Agency of Canada recommends that employers and business owners conduct a risk assessment to determine the most appropriate...

While diseases can make anyone sick, some Canadians are more at risk of developing severe complications from an illness due to underlying medical conditions and age. If you are at risk for complications, you can take action to reduce your risk of getting sick from COVID-19.

The purpose of this document is to provide planning guidance for the delivery of health care in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic, which is expected to result in a prolonged period of increased demand on the health care system.

Emergency Situation Facing Canadians in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic

We present the most up-to-date data on SARS-CoV-2 antibody timelines, including the longevity of antibodies, and the production and detection of neutralizing antibodies and provide practical guidance for clinical microbiology laboratories to both verify commercial serology assays and choose...

Rapid disappearance of influenza following the implementation of COVID-19 mitigation measures in Hamilton, Ontario

Briefing binder for the President of the Public Health Agency of Canada’s appearances at the Standing Committee on Health (SUPPLEMENTARY ESTIMATES (B) 2020-2021)

Here are some concrete, meaningful ways to contribute and make a real difference in the lives of people living in Canada.

Some Canadians are at risk of developing severe complications from an illness due to underlying medical conditions and age. If you are at risk for complications, you can take action to reduce your risk of getting sick from COVID-19.

Data to keep Canadians up to date on where we are and models to understand where we might be heading in the COVID-19 epidemic.

There are simple, practical things you can do to prepare in case you or someone in your household becomes ill or if COVID-19 becomes common in your community.

Information on and infographics about COVID-19 (coronavirus) including how it is spread, how to prevent the chances of getting it, symptoms and what to do if you have symptoms. Information available in multiple languages.

Information on how youth and students can help prevent the spread of COVID-19, including prevention, mental and physical health, financial support, avoid scams and information for indigenous youth and if you are experiencing family violence.

Use the following resources to learn how you can prevent COVID-19 and find tips on taking care of your physical and mental health.

Learn how to keep pets and livestock, as well as yourself, safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ways to take care of your mental health and cope during the COVID-19 pandemic.

If you have travelled recently by plane, train or cruise ship, use this Government of Canada tool to find out if you might have been exposed to COVID-19.

The guidance identifies core personal and community-based public health measures to mitigate the transmission of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).