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Long-Term Care.

In general, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome ( SARS ) is spread from one
person to another only through close contact - through droplets from
coughing or sneezing, or from direct face-to-face contact. There is no
evidence to date that the disease spreads through casual contact or through
the air. The risk to the general population remains very low. Washing your
hands frequently is always the best way to prevent infection from any
illness. Its symptoms may include a sudden onset of fever ( greater than 38
degrees Celsius or 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit ) and / or dry cough, severe
fatigue, shortness of breath, severe headache, muscle aches / pains, or
difficulty breathing.

To date - Individuals returning / coming to Canada ( from such places as
China, Hong Kong, Singapore or Vietnam, Taiwan ) should monitor their health
for Severe Acute
Respiratory Syndrome symptoms for 10 days upon return to Canada. Only if you
develop a fever ( greater than 38 degrees Celsius or 100.4 degrees
Fahrenheit ) and / or any of the symptoms associated with SARS appear should
you put yourself in voluntary isolation and call a local Public Health Unit
or Telehealth Ontario @ Telephone 1-866-797-000 TTY 1-866-797-0007.

If you require further clarification on SARS please contact:

( 1 ) A local public health unit. A complete listing may be obtained via the
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care website
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/contact/phu/phuloc_mn.html

( 2 ) Visit the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care website to view the
section devoted to SARS. This section provides up to date information on
SARS, statistics, hospital directives, contact information, news releases
etc.
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/updates/archives/hu_03/hu_sars.ht
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( 3 ) Contact Health Canada regarding SARS and travel advisories:

Health Canada
1-800-454-8302

main website Http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca
contact information page http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/english/contact/index.html
travel advisories
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/english/protection/warnings/2003/2003_11.htm

With regard to OHIP information you may wish to:

( 1 ) Contact your local District Health Office as they will be able to
answer questions regarding eligibility / coverage. The contact details for
the Toronto office is as follows:

Toronto District Health Office
47 Sheppard Avenue East, 4th Floor, Suite 417, Toronto ON M2N 7E7

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1700, Station A, Toronto ON M5W 1G9

General office Telephone: customer service 416-314-7444 switchboard
416-314-7575

May accept collect calls.

( 2 ) Visit the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care website to view fact
sheets and frequently asked questions.
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/pub/ohip/wait.html

http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/pub/ohip/eligibility.html

http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/pub/ohip/services.html

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