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COVID-19 Update

Current Situation

On December 31, 2019, an outbreak of pneumonia associated with a new coronavirus was reported in China. The outbreak is thought to have begun at a market for live poultry, wild animals and seafood in Wuhan, China. This recently discovered coronavirus causes coronavirus disease. The official name of the disease is COVID-19. Cases have been reported in all continents, except for Antarctica, and have been steadily rising in many countries. The date of symptom onset of the first case of COVID-19 in Canada was January 15, 2020. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) assessed COVID-19 as a pandemic.

General Information & Resources

Public Health Orders and Restrictions

Alberta Health
Coronavirus info for Albertans
Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy
Guidance Documents to Support Relaunch

AHS
N ovel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Indigenous Peoples & Communities: COVID-19
Back to School During COVID-19

211 Alberta
Resources for COVID-19 in Alberta

Government of Canada
Accessing Additional Public Health Support
Food Security Resources and Funding Support
COVID-19 and Food Safety

Public Health Agency of Canada
2019 novel coronavirus: Outbreak update
COVID-19 Awareness Resources
Going Out Safely

Indigenous Services Canada
COVID-19 and Indigenous Communities
ISC COVID-19 Videos (various languages)
FNIHB AB Region MOH COVID-19 Radio Updates

World Health Organization
Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
COVID-19 Video

Johns Hopkins University Interactive Dashboard
COVID-19 Dashboard

Information Bulletins

Medical Officer of Health Information Bulletins

COVID-19 Update for Chiefs

Community Member Awareness

Steps to Take to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19

Avoid touching your face, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
Wash your hands often and well.

Practice Physical Distancing

Clean and disinfect surfaces that are frequently touched.

Wear a non-medical mask in public when it’s difficult to maintain physical distancing of 2 metres.

Stay home if you are feeling ill and get tested.

**Contact your primary health provider or call Health Link (811) if you have questions or concerns about your health.

Quarantine and Isolation Requirements

ISC – Community Notice: Public Health Order Legal Requirements

Protect Our Elders


https://protectourelders.ca/

Mental Health and Family Violence Resources


ISC - Stigma During COVID-19 (NEW)
ISC - Mental Health Supports and Resource Guide

Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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Text4Hope (Text here COVID19HOPE to 393939 to subscribe)

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/topics/Page17019.aspx

Help in Tough Times

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/amh/Page16759.aspx

Mental Health for Children

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Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 
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COVID-19 Book for Children 
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Healthy Parenting - World Health Organization

Helping Children Cope with Stress During the 2019-nCoV Outbreak (WHO)

Family Violence Resources

https://www.alberta.ca/family-violence-prevention-resources.aspx

COVID-19 Funding

Telehealth Mini-Series

Funding Mini-Series

Funding Supports

ISC - COVID-19 Funding

Health Needs Funding Submissions Guide


ISC-AB COVID-19 Funding Streams
Quarter 3 COVID-19 Health Needs Funding Submissions Guide
Quarter 3 COVID-19 Health Needs Funding Submissions Guide Addendum

Perimeter Security


Public Health Considerations for Community Perimeter Security
To submit reimbursement requests for Q1 or Q2 perimeter security expenses through FNIHB, please contact your Community Liaison Team to receive a copy of the submission guide and templates. Perimeter security costs for Q3/Q4 are to be submitted through the Indigenous Community Support Fund 2 – proposal driven process.

General Community Information & Resources

For current information and resources on novel coronavirus (COVID-19), refer to the following websites, which are being regularly maintained and updated as the situation unfolds.

Alberta Health – Coronavirus info for Albertans

Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy

Alberta Health Services – novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

Includes novel coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQs for Public

AHS - Indigenous Peoples & Communities: COVID-19

211 Alberta - Resources for COVID-19 in Alberta

Public Health Agency of Canada – 2019 novel coronavirus: Outbreak update

Indigenous Service Canada - Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Indigenous Communities

ISC COVID-19 Videos (various languages)

Indigenous Services Canada - FNIHB AB Region MOH COVID-19 Radio Updates

World Health Organization - Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV)

COVID-19 Video

Johns Hopkins University Interactive Dashboard – Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases

Steps Community Members Can Take

To help protect against all respiratory illnesses, including the flu and COVID-19, you should:

Wash your hands often and well.

Avoid touching your face, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.

Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

Clean and disinfect surfaces that are frequently touched.

Stay home unless it is absolutely necessary to leave the house (ex: grocery shopping, medical appointment). Do not visit with family or friends that do not live in the same house.

Stay away from others if you are feeling ill.
- COVID-19 Online Self Assessment Tool
- Self Isolation Information Sheet
When sick, cover your cough and sneezes and then wash your hands.

Contact your primary health provider or call Health Link (811) if you have questions or concerns about your health.

Community Member Awareness Resources

Pregnancy Child Birth and Caring for Newborns: Advice for Mothers (COVID-19)

Parenting during COVID-19 Fact sheet

Indigenous Services Canada Community Presentation - Coronavirus COVID-19 Presentation

Indigenous Services Canada - COVID-19 Guidelines for Funerals or Wakes

Mental Health and Family Violence Resources

Hope for Wellness Help Line:  1-855-242-3310, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/
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Text4Hope (Text here COVID19HOPE to 393939 to subscribe)

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/topics/Page17019.aspx

Help in Tough Times

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/amh/Page16759.aspx

Mental Health for Children

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Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 
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COVID-19 Book for Children 
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Healthy Parenting - World Health Organization

Helping Children Cope with Stress During the 2019-nCoV Outbreak (WHO)

Family Violence Resources

https://www.alberta.ca/family-violence-prevention-resources.aspx

Taking Care of Your Mental Health Poster

http://- https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/diseases-conditions/taking-care-mental-health.html

Indigenous Services Canada, Alberta Region, Office of the Medical Officer of Health: Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) Information Bulletins

May 7, 2020 Weekly Bulletin

April 30, 2020 Weekly Bulletin

April 23, 2020 Weekly Bulletin

April 16, 2020 Weekly Bulletin

April 9, 2020 Weekly Bulletin

April 3, 2020 Weekly Bulletin

March 26, 2020 Weekly Bulletin

March 20, 2020 Weekly Bulletin

March 13, 2020 Weekly Bulletin

March 5, 2020 Weekly Bulletin

February 28, 2020 Weekly Bulletin

February 20, 2020 Weekly Bulletin

F ebruary 14, 2020 Weekly Bulletin

Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) Telehealth Sessions

COVID-19 Telehealth Series

January 30, 2020 - Medical Officers of Health Update on Novel Coronavirus

For questions related to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) planning and preparedness, email Indigenous Services Canada, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, Alberta at sac.cdemergenciesab-urgencesmtab.isc@canada.ca

Relaunch

Guidance on Re-Opening Facilities

AH - Relaunch Guidance Documents
ISC - Considerations When Re-opening Facilities in First Nations
Guidance on Re-Opening Northern, Remote, Isolated, and Indigenous Communities
ISC - Public Health Considerations for Aboriginal Head Start Programs

Relaunch Strategy

Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy

K to 12 Schools

Guidance for K to 12 Schools


AH - K to 12 School Re-entry Resources 
AH – COVID-19 Alberta Health Daily Checklist 
ISC - What to Expect from EPHS Following a COVID-19 Positive Case 
ISC - Returning to School During COVID-19 FAQ
ISC - Recommended Disinfectant Use in Public Facilities During the Pandemic
ISC - Public Health Considerations for In-Person School Attendance in First Nations Communities
GOA - Guidance on School Re-entry: Scenario 1 - Near-Normal Operations 
PHAC - COVID-19 guidance for schools Kindergarten to Grade 12
AH - Tips for Hosting Cultural, Spiritual and Ceremonial Events in School

Guidance on School Bus Transportation


ISC - Public Health Considerations for School Bus Transportation

Guidance for Parents


AHS - COVID-19 Guidance for Parents of Children Attending School and/or Childcare 
AH - Parent’s Guide for 2020 – 2021 School Year

Guidance for Students


GOA - Returning to School Safely (video for Elementary students)
GOA - Returning to School Safely (video for Junior High/High School students) 
GOA - Wearing Masks in School (video)

Gatherings and Events

Guidance on School Events

AH - Tips for Hosting Cultural, Spiritual and Ceremonial Events in School

Guidance on Holidays

AH - Advice for Safe Holiday Entertaining

Guidance on Indoor and Outdoor Gatherings


ISC - Public Health Guidance on Indoor and Outdoor Gatherings

Guidance on Funerals, Wakes, and Memorials

ISC - Guidance for Funerals, Wakes, or Memorials During a Pandemic

Immunization Resources

COVID-19 Vaccination Resources for Staff

ISC - Training for COVID-19 Vaccine Administration
ISC - 2020-2021 COVID-19 Immunization Orientation
AHS- Biological Page – Moderna Vaccine
Product Monograph – Moderna Vaccine
AHS - Fit to Immunize Assessment
AHS - Consent for COVID-19 Immunization
AHS - COVID-19 Client Record and Aftercare Sheet
AHS - COVID-19 Immunization Record
AHS - COVID-19 Vaccine Patient Information Sheet
ISC - Toolkit COVID-19 Public Health and Primary Health Care Delivery
ISC - COVID-19 Vaccine Education Checklist

COVID-19 Vaccine

GOC - What You Need to Know (Various Languages)
ISC - COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Toolkit
GOA - COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution in Alberta
GOC - Vaccine development and approval in Canada (infographic)
GOC - COVID-19 vaccine and Indigenous Peoples
GOC - Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine : What you should know
GOC - Moderna COVID-19 vaccine: What you should know
GOC - Recommendations on the use of COVID-19 vaccine(s)
GOC - Guidance on the Prioritization of the Initial Doses of COVID-19 vaccine
AHS - COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs
GOC - Make sure you have the facts about vaccination
NCCID - Vaccine Hesitancy and First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Populations (Presentation)

Influenza


ISC - Seasonal Influenza Program Resources (2020-2021)
ISC - Influenza Program Telehealth session

ISC - Influenza Program Overview (PowerPoint)
ISC - Influenza Immunization Recommendations during a Pandemic
ISC - Seasonal Flu and Flu shot posters
Facebook - Healthy First Nations and Inuit

Health Centre Resources

Community Health Staff Resources


ISC - Coronavirus Pandemic Response Nursing Care Resource Manual 
ISC - COVID-19 Screening and Testing Form 
ISC - Pre-Travel Assessment Tool  (Updated Jan 20, 2021) 
ISC - MOH Memo COVID-19 Continuous Masking and Eye Protection
ISC - Healthcare Professional Self Screening for COVID-19 Directive  
FNIHB-NIHB - Medical Transportation and Hygiene During COVID-19 Pandemic  
ISC - COVID-19: Notification and Follow-Up Process for a Confirmed Case  
ISC - Letter to Community Health Nurses Regarding Certifications/Trainings 
ISC - COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control PPE for Health Care Workers (PowerPoint) - This powerpoint can be used to review COVID-19, Infection Prevention and Control, and Personal Protection Equipment with health care workers. It can be changed to suit community needs.
ISC - Infection Control Guidelines: Community Health
ISC - COVID-19 Specimen Collection Guideline

Alberta public health disease management guidelines: Coronavirus-COVID-19
AHS - COVID-19 Return to Work Guide for Health Care Workers
AHS - Information for AHS Staff & Health Professionals Includes novel coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQs for AHS Staff

PHAC - Contact Tracing Courses
To access these courses please click on Health Emergency Management. The courses provide a general overview of contact tracing and case interviewing for people who may or may not have a background in public health. They are intended to supplement FNIHB -AB region’s contact tracing and case management training. If you have any further questions related to these topics, please contact the Regional CDC Team.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)


PPE Order Form
Continuous Masking in Healthcare Settings 
Continuous Masking Home Care and Congregate Living Setting 
Contact Droplet Poster
Vanch Mask - Donning and Doffing

Video
Poster

Donning & Doffing of PPE (Video)
Guidance for Wearing Non Medical Masks 
Non-medical masks and face coverings: How to put on, remove and clean

Health Facility Signage

AHS COVID-19 Signage & Posters
AHS Hand Hygiene Resources
AHS How to Hand Wash Sign
AHS How to use Alcohol-based Hand Rub Sign
AHS Cover Your Cough Sign
AHS Contact and Droplet Precautions Sign
AHS Putting on (Donning) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Sign
AHS Taking off (Doffing) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Sign
AHS PPE Checklist Contact & Droplet Precuations Sign
PHAC Know the Facts about Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
PHAC COVID-19 Be Prepared
Help Prevent the Spread Posters

Cleaning & Disinfection Resources

Environmental Services Training Guide - This computer-based training tool is for managers or supervisors of Environmental Services to use as a resource when training their staff on cleaning healthcare facilities. In the context of First Nations communities, healthcare facilities include health centers, health clinics, hospitals, nursing stations and treatment centers.

Janitorial Module - This link is the complete manual with all the modules included. You can print the modules individually as you go through the course.

Cleaning and Disinfection for Community Facilities Presentation

FNIHB-AB Laundering Guidelines

FNIHB AB Cleaning and disinfection guide for health care facilities (March 2020)

Waste Management

Solid Waste Management

Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) Telehealth Sessions


COVID-19 Telehealth Series

Facility Resources

General


ISC - Recommended Disinfectant Use in Public Facilities During the Pandemic
AH - Personal Protective Equipment and Non-Medical Masks for Non-Health Care Settings

Head Start Facilities

 
ISC - Public Health Considerations for Aboriginal Head Start Programs

AHS - COVID-19 Guidance for Parents of Children Attending School and/or Childcare

Long Term Care, Continuing Care Facilities and Elders Lodges

AH - Guidance for Safe Visiting
AH - Operational and Outbreak Standards
AHS - Recognizing Early Symptoms in Elders

Group Homes


AH - Operational and Outbreak Standards

Residential Addiction Treatment Service Providers


AH - Operational and Outbreak Standards

Food Facilities


ISC - AB Guidance for Food Facilities

Wastewater

AH - COVID-19 Guidance for Wastewater Workers

Shelters

AHS - Guidance for Shelters

CD Emergency Plan

CD Emergency Plan Template and Appendices

Commmunicable Disease Emergency Plan Template (October 2020)

**Please note: appendices include multiple links to important websites and printable resources

Appendix B - Communications Checklist
Phone Tree Template
Emergency Contact List Template
Appendix C - Surveillance Checklists, Tools, Resources
Line List for Schools or Child Care Facility
Appendix D - Public Health Measures Checklists, Tools, Resources
Appendix E - Infection Prevention and Control - Checklists, Tools, Resources
FNIHB AB Cleaning and disinfection guide for health care facilities (March 2020)
FNIHB-AB Medical Client Transport and Hygiene During COVID-19 Pandemic
Appendix F - Antiviral Medications
Appendix G - Vaccines - Checklists, Tools, Resources
Appendix H - Health Services - Checklists, Tools, Resource
Appendix I - Psychosocial Supports - Checklists, Tools, Resources
Appendix J – CDE Community After-Action Review Template
Appendix K – Emergency Management Checklist

Health Centre Staff Information & Resources

Commmunicable Disease Emergency Plan Template (March 2020)

Please note: appendices include multiple links to important websites and printable resources

Appendix B - Communications Checklist

Phone Tree Template

Emergency Contact List Template

Appendix C - Surveillance Checklists, Tools, Resources

Line List for Schools or Child Care Facility

Appendix D - Public Health Measures Checklists, Tools, Resources

Appendix E - Infection Prevention and Control - Checklists, Tools, Resources

FNIHB AB Cleaning and disinfection guide for health care facilities (March 2020)

FNIHB-AB Medical Client Transport and Hygiene During COVID-19 Pandemic

Appendix F - Antiviral Medications

Appendix G - Vaccines - Checklists, Tools, Resources

Appendix H - Health Services - Checklists, Tools, Resources

Appendix I - Psychosocial Supports - Checklists, Tools, Resources

Appendix J - Emergency Management - Checklists, Tools, Resources

COVID-19: Notification and Follow-Up Process for a Confirmed Case

FNIHB-AB Letter to Community Health Nurses Regarding Certifications/Trainings

FNIHB-AB Mandatory 14 Day Self-Isolation Prior to Assignment into First Nations Communities

FNIHB-AB Self-Screening for COVID-19 Prior to Assignment into First Nations Communities

FNIHB-AB Self-Screening for COVID-19 Symptoms and Exposure During Assignment in First Nations Communities

COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control PPE for Health Care Workers (PowerPoint) - This powerpoint can be used to review COVID-19, Infection Prevention and Control, and Personal Protection Equipment with health care workers. It can be changed to suit community needs.

FNIHB-AB Infection Control Guidelines: Community Health

FNIHB-AB COVID-19 Specimen Collection Guideline

Alberta public health disease management guidelines: Coronavirus-COVID-19

AHS COVID-19 Return to Work Guide for Health Care Workers

Information for AHS Staff & Health Professionals

Includes novel coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQs for AHS Staff

Cleaning & Disinfection Resources

Environmental Services Training Guide

This computer-based training tool is for managers or supervisors of Environmental Services to use as a resource when training their staff on cleaning healthcare facilities. In the context of First Nations communities, healthcare facilities include health centers, health clinics, hospitals, nursing stations and treatment centers.

Janitorial Module - This link is the complete manual with all the modules included. You can print the modules individually as you go through the course.

Cleaning and Disinfection for Community Facilities Presentation

Health Facility Signage

AHS COVID-19 Signage & Posters

AHS Hand Hygiene Resources

AHS How to Hand Wash Sign

AHS How to use Alcohol-based Hand Rub Sign

AHS Cover Your Cough Sign

AHS Contact and Droplet Precautions Sign

AHS Putting on (Donning) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Sign

AHS Taking off (Doffing) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Sign

AHS PPE Checklist Contact & Droplet Precuations Sign

PHAC Know the Facts about Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

PHAC COVID-19 Be Prepared

Help Prevent the Spread Posters

Long Term/Continuing Care Facilities and Elder’s Lodges

Visitation restrictions for continuing care, long term care, and elders’ lodges

Operational and outbreak standards for residential addiction treatment service providers

Operational and outbreak standards for licensed supportive living and long term care

Recognizing Early Symptoms in Elders

Shelters

Guidance for Shelters

For questions related to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) planning and preparedness, email Indigenous Services Canada, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, Alberta at sac.cdemergenciesab-urgencesmtab.isc@canada.ca

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