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Update regarding cases of Covid-19 on the Gaspé Peninsula
The Gaspé Peninsula Public Health Board is conducting investigations of two probable cases of covid-19. The two cases are considered “probable” until there is confirmation by the Winnipeg laboratory where all the initial analyses are sent. An investigation means that health officials are attempting to retrace the whereabouts (retracing their movements so as to ensure all others that may have come into contact with them were properly informed) of the two.
Dr. Iv Bonnier-Viger, Director of Public Health in the region, points out that if someone has not been contacted yet by the authorities, chances are that he or she has not been in contact with either of the cases.
In both cases, it is believed that they returned from a trip before instructions were put in place for those returning from abroad. The two people in question are in their respective homes and their symptoms are considered mild. They have not been hospitalized.
They are in a restricted area of their house, and their family members are in quarantine in that house.
Although one of the two people has confirmed on facebook of being infected by the coronavirus, Dr. Bonnier-Viger will not release additional information about that case, or the other case, for ethical reasons.
Chantal Duguay, director of the Regional Health and Social Service Centre (CISSS) encourages people coming back from a trip to start their quarantine right at the airport.
She urges people to stay calm, polite and respectful, especially on social media. There will an “after pandemic” and people will have to live together again.
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COVID-19: Important links available in English
The following is a list of links where there is information available in English regarding the COVID-19 situation.
Government of Quebec COVID-19 information: On this site you can find information about the number of confirmed cases in Quebec, measures taken by the Government of Quebec, as well as health and safety advice. This site also has information on temporary aid available to workers.
Government of Canada COVID-19 information: On this site you can find information about the number of confirmed cases in Canada and worldwide, Canada’s response, as well as health and safety advice.
Je Contribue! Those with a background in the Health and Social Services field who want to have their names added to the call list can fill out the form on this site (it is available in French only).
Educaloi: Reliable list of resources available about COVID-19.
Emergency Day Care Services: Parents who work in the health care field or emergency services can find information about local facilities at this link.
Employment and Social Insurance Program: Special COVID-19 employment insurance program. You can also call the dedicated phone line at 1-833-381-2725 (toll-free)
If you are exhibiting symptoms call this toll-free number: 1-877-644-4545