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Stay Safe

While the COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives in unimaginable ways, the health and safety of Manitobans remains our first priority. Right now, the best way for you to protect yourself and others is to follow public health orders and stay at home as much as possible. We are all in this together.

For up-to-date information on COVID-19 in Manitoba, please visit Manitoba.ca/covid19.

Stay safe, focus on the fundamentals

You can reduce your risk and help prevent the spread of COVID-19 by adopting these fundamental habits:

Check yourself for symptoms every day.
Stay home when you are sick.
Get tested if you have symptoms of COVID-19.
Wash your hands or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer frequently.
Cover your cough or sneeze.
Maintain social (physical) distancing.
Wear a mask when social (physical) distancing is not possible.

It is important to stay informed through accurate and credible sources. The Manitoba government has developed the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System to share current information about risk, response and recommended actions.

Manitoba public health officials have also issued public health orders to help reduce the risk and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Please visit the State of Emergency page to see how these orders affect you.

Mental health

We all feel stressed or anxious from time to time, and these feelings may be amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. You may be experiencing:

Fear of getting sick with COVID-19 or of making others sick.
Worry about finances or shopping safely for essential items.
Conflict with family or friends over differences in risk comfort levels.
Sadness about being isolated from loved ones.

Take care of your mental health. Start preparing now for how your emotions may affect you later. It’s normal to have feelings of sadness or disappointment about your change in routine, your finances or your social life.

Under the current conditions, it’s okay to avoid contact with others outside your household to protect yourself, your family and your community.

If you live alone, consider holding a virtual gathering with friends, family or another household. You may also visit with one person with whom you regularly interact at your home or theirs.

The outdoors has been a refuge for many during the pandemic. Canadians have been getting outside for exercise and lower-risk socializing with masks and social distancing. Dress well, follow gathering size limits and other public health measures, and the outdoors can be an excellent way to improve your mental health and well-being all winter long.

Mental Health Virtual Therapy
Learn more and sign up at www.manitoba.ca/covid19/bewell/virtualtherapy.html

Klinic Crisis Line
204-786-8686 or 1-888-322-3019 (TTY 204-784-4097)

Manitoba Suicide Prevention & Support Line
1-877-435-7170 (1-877-HELP170)

Kids Help Phone
1-800-668-6868

Manitoba Addictions Helpline
1-855-662-6605 http://mbaddictionhelp.ca/

Klinic Sexual Assault Crisis Line
204-786-8631 or 1-888-292-7565 (TTY 204-784-4097)

Manitoba Farm, Rural & Northern Support Services
supportline.ca - online counselling
1-866-367-3276(hours Mon-Fri, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.)

First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line
1-855-242-3310

Canada.ca/Coronavirus has a wide range of immediate mental health and substance use resources and supports for Canadians, including the online Wellness Together Canada portal. This portal can help Manitobans experiencing a range of common feelings like:

A sense of being socially excluded or judged.
Concern about your children’s education and well-being.
Fear of getting sick with COVID-19 or of making others sick.
Worry about losing your job, not being able to work or finances.
Fear of being apart from loved ones due to isolation or physical distancing.
New or increased desire to use alcohol or other substances.

Questions and Answers

If I get tested, can I attend a holiday or religious celebration safely?

No. Individuals can still become infectious in the days following the test. A negative test does not indicate whether someone has been exposed, which can leave individuals with a false sense of security.