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Can your pet get infected with Covid-19?  What you need to know: A small number of pets worldwide, including cats and dogs, have been reported to be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, mostly after close contact with people with COVID-19. Based on the limited information available to date, the risk of animals spreading COVID-19 to people is considered to be low. It appears that the virus that causes COVID-19 can spread from people to animals in some situations. Treat pets as you would other human family members – do not let pets interact with people outside the household. If a...

  Parents are facing a difficult decision in Canada and around the world as we start to receive emails and phone calls from our school boards regarding back to school plans.  As a mother of two teenagers, this has been a constant discussion in our household, and it hasn't been easy. My kids want to go back to school. They miss their friends, the social structure, and face to face relationships that kids crave at this age. Virtual learning has played an important role for them, but it is definitely not for everyone.  The short answer is we don't know...

Place your mask over your mouth and nose. Tie it behind your head or use ear loops and make sure it's snug. Don't touch your mask while wearing it. If you accidentally touch your mask, wash or sanitize your hands. Remove the mask by untying it or lifting off the ear loops without touching the front of the mask or your face. Wash your hands immediately after removing your mask. Regularly wash your mask with soap and water in the washing machine. It's fine to launder it with other clothes. Additionally, here are a few general face mask precautions: Don't...