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COVID-19 General Information

City of Toronto COVID-19
Current information regarding the health situation in Toronto, how to protect yourself and others and financial and social support.
Ontario Ministry of Health COVID-19
Current information on how Ontario is responding to Covid-19.
Government of Canada Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Regularly updated information regarding Coronavirus disease: Outbreak Updates.
WHO Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Pandemic
Information about the current outbreak such as health topics, Q & A’s, public advice and global updates.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention- CDC Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Updated information on Covid-19 such as how to protect yourself, how to make and wear face masks, symptoms, testing and how to clean and disinfect public spaces and your work space.
UpToDate Patient education: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) overview (The Basics)
Evidence-based information written by doctors and editors at UpToDate. It provides links to information in Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Japanese, French, and Spanish.

COVID- 19 and Cancer

Cancer Care Ontario (CCO)
Provides a link to Ontario Ministry of Health for information on COVID-19: Get the latest updates or take a self-assessment.
British Columbia Cancer Agency COVID-19
Updated information about novel coronavirus COVID-19 and cancer patients.
Canadian Cancer Society Cancer and COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)
Specific information and tips for cancer patients such as risks, how to protect yourself, symptoms and what to do if you suspect you have been exposed.
American Cancer Society COVID-19
Updated information on coronavirus, COVID-19, and cancer, such as infection in people with cancer, and common questions about coronavirus and cancer.
National Cancer Institute (NCI) Coronavirus Information for Patients
Provides updated information on what people with cancer should know in English and Spanish.
Cancer.Net Coronavirus
Regularly updated information about COVID-19 for people with cancer and cancer survivors in English and Spanish.

Webinar Series COVID-19 and Cancer

Canadian Cancer Society COVID-19 & Cancer Webinar Series
The COVID-19 and cancer webinar series offers support and information to people with cancer and their caregivers, family and friends.

UHN COVID- 19 and Cancer Consumer Resources

What Cancer Patients Need to Know About COVID-19
Information for people with cancer and their families.
COVID-19 testing for people with cancer
Information about Covid 19 test at Princess Margaret such as: why, when and where you will be tested, what to expect and how to protect yourself.
Changes in cancer care during the COVID-19 pandemic
Information about what types of care might be delayed and why, hospital decisions about urgent care and what to do if your condition becomes urgent because of care delays.
I was tested for COVID-19 today. What are my next steps?
Regularly updated information for patients who were tested at the Emergency Department or the Covid Assessment Centre regarding next steps.
Information for patients who were not eligible for COVID-19 testing
Information about why you were not tested, what are your next steps, and where to go for more information.
Limits on who can enter UHN during the COVID-19 pandemic
Regularly updated information regarding what limits are in place at the hospital and what to expect when you arrive.
Programs and services to help you during COVID-19
Information on helpline and online database of Ontario’s community and social services (211 Ontario), and where to get help with your finances, such as filing taxes, finding, and getting emergency benefits and budgeting.
Virtual Visits at UHN
Information about what to expect if you have been scheduled for a telephone or video appointment with your care team.
Waiting for a patient who is having an appointment at UHN during COVID-19: Tips from a Patient Partner
Tips regarding what to bring with you and where to go while waiting for your loved one outside the hospital.
What high risk patients need to know about COVID-19
Information for people with chronic medical conditions.
What to expect if you have been placed in isolation at UHN due to suspected or confirmed COVID-19
Information about preventing the spread of Covid-19 and what types of special precautions are used for Covid-19 patients.

Cancer Classes Online @ Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Princess Margaret Cancer Classes
Learn about cancer when you are ready with free online classes. You can log in to Cancer Classes Online anytime, anywhere and learn at your own pace. Share your learning with friends and family.

COVID-19 Cancer Consumer Health Information: COVID-19 Cancer Consumer Health Information

Covid 19 (Coronavirus) and Cancer Information & Support Resources

COVID-19 General Information

COVID- 19 and Cancer

Webinar Series COVID-19 and Cancer

UHN COVID- 19 and Cancer Consumer Resources

Cancer Classes Online @ Princess Margaret Cancer Centre