• sore throat

• runny nose

• sneezing

• new or worsening cough

• shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

• temperature equal to or more than 37.5°C

• feeling feverish

• chills

• fatigue or weakness

• muscle or body aches

• new loss of smell or taste

• headache

• Gastrointestinal symptoms (abdominal pain, diarrhea and vomiting)

• Malaise (feeling very unwell)

• Conjunctivitis (Pink eye)

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Stay home

If you are sick, stay home to prevent transmission to others, except to seek testing or medical care if required.

You should stay home until all of the following apply to you:

• your symptoms have been improving for at least 24 hours (or 48 hours if you had nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea)

• you do not have a fever

• you do not develop any additional symptoms

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When your symptoms are improving and you are no longer isolating at home, doing the following can provide extra protection against the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses circulating in the community.

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For 10 days after your symptoms started:

• wear a tight-fitting, well-constructed mask in all public settings

• avoid non-essential activities where you need to take off your mask (for example, dining out)

• avoid non-essential visits to anyone who is immunocompromised or may be at higher risk of illness (for example, seniors)

• avoid non-essential visits to highest risk settings in the community such as hospitals and long-term care homes

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For more information and protocol's please visit coivd-19.ontario.ca/exposed

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