COVID-19 RESOURCES
Please see the following resources with the most reliable, up-to-date information regarding COVID-19:
- Novel Coronavirus (COVID 19) – Niagara Region Public Health
- The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Ontario.ca
- Virus Facts (Ontario Medical Association)
- Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Outbreak update – Government of Canada
- Coronavirus Disease -WHO
HOW TO PUT ON, USE, TAKE OFF AND DISPOSE OF A MASK:
VIDEO: HOW TO WEAR A NON-MEDICAL MASK
SELF ISOLATION GUIDELINES:
PHYSICAL (SOCIAL) DISTANCING GUIDELINES:
SELF MONITORING GUIDELINES:
FACE COVERING RECOMMENDATIONS:
LOCAL NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) INFO LINE:
Calls and online chat is available with a nurse 7 days a week.
Monday – Friday from 9:15 am to 7:30 pm
Saturday – Sunday from 9:15am – 4:15pm
Niagara Region Public Health: 905-688-8248 ext. 7019
Toll-free: 1-888-505-6074
After Hours : 905-984-3690
NUTRITION RESOURCES for COVID-19
- Eating Habits for a Healthy Immune System (PEN) PDF handout
- WHO Food & Nutrition Tips
- Niagara Meal and Food Support Services (home meal delivery)
Also check out the following websites for healthy recipe ideas:
Seniors Staying Active at Home during COVID-19 handout from our
April 7/2020 Facebook post:
NNFHT COVID-19 YOUTUBE VIDEOS
https://youtu.be/0wTKviXHbE4
Videos for Teenagers
Are your teenagers learning from home right now?
Check out these videos on a variety of topics (eating, sleep, stress) from the Children’s Exercise and Nutrition Centre website:
Sleep Series Part 1: SCREENS AND MELATONIN
Learn about how using your screen during the evenings and late at night can impact your sleep-wake cycle and the role that melatonin plays in helping you sleep well through the night.
https://youtu.be/j4lX-3KuJ8U
https://youtu.be/j4lX-3KuJ8U
Sleep Series Part 2: SLEEP AND APPETITE
In this video, we explore the relationship between sleep and your appetite.
https://youtu.be/VrIpCRgVGkM
COVID-19: HEALTHY ROUTINES AT HOME
Learn how to create a healthy routine when having to isolate at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://youtu.be/NEQtzxJKIu0
https://youtu.be/NEQtzxJKIu0
WHAT IS GOOD SLEEP HYGIENE?
This video teaches us the importance of sleep hygiene and making sure to sleep enough.
https://youtu.be/vuwWPhVSymc
https://youtu.be/vuwWPhVSymc
20-MINUTE RULE:
Learn about how your stomach communicates with your brain to let your brain know if you are hungry or full:
https://youtu.be/Tp35JRidKKE
https://youtu.be/Tp35JRidKKE
MORE INFO and resources found at: