COVID is everywhere: How to protect yourself while shopping

What should you do to protect yourself when you need to go shopping or run errands during a time when COVID-19 variants are on the rise in your community?

• Always self-monitor for symptoms and if you are not feeling well, stay home.
• Seek a COVID-19 test at one of the testing sites if you are experiencing symptoms or have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID-19.
• When indoors in public places, continue to wear a mask.
• Keep two metres of distance between you and others.
• Wash your hands often or use hand sanitizer.
• When shopping or running errands, plan to make your trips outside peak hours.
• Keep shopping time short and make a list.
• Review the Know Your Risk Checklist to help with assessing your personal risk when out and about.
• Get vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Wear a mask, use hand sanitizer and make a list - three ways to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19 while running errands.

Wear a mask, use hand sanitizer and make a list - three ways to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19 while running errands.

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