{"id":17762,"date":"2020-08-13T16:48:19","date_gmt":"2020-08-13T16:48:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.inrs.ca\/mesures-durgence\/covid-19\/mesures-de-prevention\/"},"modified":"2021-05-04T06:52:09","modified_gmt":"2021-05-04T10:52:09","slug":"mesures-de-prevention","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dev.inrs.ca\/en\/inrs\/community-services\/emergency-procedures\/covid-19\/preventive-measures\/","title":{"rendered":"Preventive measures and health instructions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>The health and safety of all staff, faculty, student and post-doctoral communities is a priority for INRS.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>Flu symptoms<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience flu-like symptoms (cough, fever, difficulty breathing),&nbsp;<strong>call toll-free <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/Tel.1-877-644-4545\"><strong>1-877-644-4545<\/strong><\/a><strong> (<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/en\/health\/health-issues\/a-z\/2019-coronavirus\/covid-19-symptom-self-assessment-tool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coronavirus Info Line<\/a><strong>) immediately<\/strong>.&nbsp;More information on <strong>the symptoms and prevention of COVID-19<\/strong> can be found in the Quebec government&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/en\/health\/health-issues\/a-z\/2019-coronavirus\/answers-questions-coronavirus-covid19\/confinement-instructions-symptoms-treatments-covid-19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"broken_link\"><strong>frequently asked questions<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Self-assessment of your health status<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In case of symptoms, you can use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/en\/health\/health-issues\/a-z\/2019-coronavirus\/covid-19-symptom-self-assessment-tool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment Tool<\/strong><\/a>. Note that the self-assessment tool does not replace professional advice or a medical consultation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Notify the director of your research centre if :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>you go to a clinic designated for COVID-19 testing and your result is positive;<\/li><li>you have travelled to a country affected by COVID-19;<\/li><li>you have been in contact with someone who has travelled to a country affected by COVID-19.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Appearance of symptoms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the event of the appearance of symptoms similar to COVID-19 on or off one of the INRS campuses, <strong>please follow the self-isolation procedure and notify the contact person<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For full details, please refer to the following document:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/INRS_Procedure_Cas_Symptomatique_20200914.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"broken_link\">INRS procedure in case of symptoms and associated situations on or off campus<\/a> (PDF in French)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/gouvernement-qc-covid-consignes-en.jpg\" alt=\"Health instructions COVID\" class=\"wp-image-17785\" width=\"750\" height=\"580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/gouvernement-qc-covid-consignes-en.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/dev.inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/gouvernement-qc-covid-consignes-en-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/gouvernement-qc-covid-consignes-en-768x594.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>Sanitary recommendations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Government of Quebec recommends that certain basic health guidelines be followed to avoid spreading COVID-19 :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wash your hands often with warm running water and soap for at least 20 seconds.<\/li><li>Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.<\/li><li>Observe good hygiene when coughing or sneezing:<\/li><li>Cover your mouth and nose with your arm to reduce the spread of germs.<\/li><li>If you use a tissue, throw it away as soon as possible and wash your hands afterwards.<\/li><li>If you are sick, avoid contact with people who are more vulnerable, including the elderly and people with chronic illnesses. For example, avoid visiting people in hospitals, long-term care facilities or private homes.<\/li><li>Avoid direct contact for greetings, such as handshakes, and use alternative practices.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, please consult the Quebec government&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/en\/health\/health-issues\/a-z\/2019-coronavirus\/basic-health-instructions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>health instructions and guidelines<\/strong><\/a> in the context of COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><span style=\"color:#801336\" class=\"tadv-color\">MANDATORY ISOLATION ON ARRIVAL IN CANADA<\/span><\/p><p>Each member of the staff, faculty, student and fellowship communities who enters Canada from outside the country must adhere to a mandatory 14-day isolation period as prescribed by Public Health.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>Reference sites for COVID-19<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/en\/health\/health-issues\/a-z\/2019-coronavirus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Qu\u00e9bec<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/en\/health\/health-issues\/a-z\/2019-coronavirus\/covid-19-symptom-self-assessment-tool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment Tool<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/diseases\/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html?topic=tilelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"broken_link\">Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Outbreak update<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/diseases\/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection\/prevention-risks.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"broken_link\">Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Prevention and risks<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/diseases\/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection\/latest-travel-health-advice.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"broken_link\">Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Travel advice<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/emergencies\/diseases\/novel-coronavirus-2019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Pandemic<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>INRS is closely monitoring the pandemic of the new coronavirus causing COVID-19 disease. 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