Diagnosing coronavirus
Coronavirus infections are diagnosed by a health care provider based on symptoms and are confirmed through laboratory tests.
Treating coronavirus
Most people with mild coronavirus illness will recover on their own.
If you are concerned about your symptoms, you should self-monitor and consult your health care provider. They may recommend steps you can take to relieve symptoms.
VaccineIf you have received a flu vaccine, it will not protect against coronaviruses.
At this time, a vaccine or therapy to treat or prevent this disease has not yet been developed. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a global review of therapies that may be used to treat or prevent the disease.
Health Canada is fast tracking the importation and sale of medical devices used to diagnose, treat or prevent COVID-19.
For more information on COVID-19 please refer to www.canada.ca
Website: canada.ca/coronavirus
CORONAVIRUS HOTLINE
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