Huron Perth Public Health is working with the Ministry of Health, Health Canada, and local partners and stakeholders to monitor the coronavirus situation.
Medical Officer of Health Dr. Miriam Klassen said in a media release that “the risk to Ontarians and our residents remains low at this time,” and that public health risk is routinely reassessed as new information becomes available.
The virus originated in China and HPPH is recommending that if you have travelled to Hubei province in China and develop symptoms of novel coronavirus infection, avoid contact with others, stay home, and call your healthcare provider.
Tell your provider your symptoms, where you have been travelling or living, if you have had direct contact with animals, if you have had close contact with a sick person, especially if they have had fever, cough or difficulty breathing.
Common symptoms include fever, cough and respiratory symptoms, and difficulty breathing.
