COVID-19 Summary Resource
Possible Symptoms of COVID-19:
- Cough, fever, difficulty breathing, sore throat, difficulty swallowing, decrease/loss of sense of taste/smell, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, unexplained fatigue/malaise/muscle aches, chills, headaches, conjunctivitis (pink eye), runny nose/congestion without a known cause.
- If you are having any of the above symptoms, please self-isolate immediately and call the Health & Counselling Centre (HCC) at 905-828-5255. If after-hours, please contact Telehealth Ontario Toll-free: 1-866-797-0000.
- If you are having any difficulty breathing, please go directly to the Emergency Department at Credit Valley hospital (2200 Erin Mills Parkway, Mississauga) or call 911.
COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool:
- Use this tool to help determine if you should get tested for COVID-19.
Visiting an Assessment Centre:
- Closest Assessment Centre: Credit Valley Hospital - 2200 Erin Mills Parkway, Mississauga. Hours of Operation 8:30am-7:30pm. Walk-in and Drive-thru available.
- How to book an appointment: To speak to a doctor at the assessment centre and/or to book an appointment for your swab, click here.
Self-Isolation Guidelines:
- If you have returned to Canada from another country, you must self-isolate for 14 days even if you do not have symptoms. For instructions on self-isolation, click here.
Reporting for Residence Students:
- Students living in residence who are experiencing flu-like symptoms or have travelled outside of Canada in the past 14-days must fill out this form to the best of their ability.
- Staff will subsequently reach out to students regarding next steps.
- Please self-isolate immediately and call the Health & Counselling Centre (HCC) at 905-828-5255. If after-hours, please contact Telehealth Ontario Toll-free: 1-866-797-0000.
Prevention strategies for COVID-19:
- Please cough into your sleeve or into a tissue and then wash your hands with either soap and water or use hand sanitizer. The following videos by Public Health Ontario will show you how to properly wash your hands and use hand sanitizer:
- Wear a non-medical mask at all times within all enclosed public spaces and whenever you are within 2 meters or 6 feet of others. The following links will help guide you on the use of non-medical masks or face coverings:
COVID-19 FAQ for UofT students:
- For more information about COVID-19 and its impact on the Fall 2020 academic term, click here.