Thread by @rishibansal_

For all my friends wondering about #COVIDー19 and #coronavirus and especially those returning from travel or exchange, I wrote a short thread of some ideas to keep in mind... 1/n

#COVID19Ontario #COVIDCanada #SocialDistance #selfisolate #WorkFromHome

First: if you are returning from ANY TRAVEL, please self-isolate for 14 days. Stay home, use a separate room/washroom, don't touch your face, wash hands, etc. More info below 👇. 2/n

#selfisolate: bit.ly/2TQ5ela
#WashYourHands : bit.ly/2x33FqT

When buying supplies, please avoid hoarding. We must ensure that there is enough supply for healthcare workers and vulnerable populations (e.g. those w/chronic diseases or the elderly) who may have trouble getting what they need. 3/n

If you are sick, #SelfQuarantine immediately and call your local public health unit. Don't rush to ER or testing center; you may put yourself & others at risk. If you cannot cope with symptoms, then absolutely go to ER, but call ahead so they can take precautions. 4/n

For everyone: in order to #FlattenTheCurve, every single person needs to engage in #SocialDistance. This means avoiding going out to events, malls, gatherings, cancelling travel/vacations, and not meeting up with friends...5/n

...These are aggressive measures to slow the spread of disease, which will hopefully reduce strain on the healthcare system. This is ++relevant as we continue to ramp up testing and identify cases. @AriadneLabs has a great article for more info. 6/n

bit.ly/2vkl5ii

More general information about #COVIDー19 and why these measures are necessary can be found in this fantastic article by @tomaspueyo. 7/n

bit.ly/2IPDQxm

The upcoming months will be tough, and will require changes in behavior across the board. Take this time to connect digitally, learn something new, or simply catch up on sleep. If we come together and act responsibly, we will get through this. 8/n

My full post on the topic can be found at the link below. Stay safe, and take care. /end

bit.ly/38SGkpp

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