The new Corona virus that spawned from China has received a new name the World Health Organization.
The new virus from the same family as the 2002 SARS virus has been named COVID-19
Despite the far reaching and accelerating spread of COVID-19, Canada has been minimally impacted
Dr. Miriam Klassen, Medical Officer of Health at Huron Perth Public Health says that local risk for contracting the virus is very low, but not impossible.
Dr. Klassen adds that the 2002 SARS outbreak taught Canada a hard lesson about epidemic response, and those teachings are being effectively applied to COVID-19.
The health unit continues to recommend that during flu season, the best techniques to prevent infection include thorough handwashing, covering a cough or sneeze and avoiding touching your face as much as possible.
Dr.Klassen says that travelers should also be prudent in checking the Public Health Agency of Canada’s website of the health unit’s website to see if your destination has a heightened risk of infection
