COVID-19 Information

The provincial and federal government continue to update their COVID-19 resources. We encourage you to regularly review the websites of the Ministry of Health and Public Health Ontario (PHO) for the most accurate, up-to-date information. Please see the links below. Scroll to the latest published under the Guidance/Updates section.

For the Public

Ministry of Health dedicated COVID-19 web page.  This site is updated every day. The Ministry provides information on COVID-19, vaccines, cases and data, and resources.

• Public Health Ontario
• Public Health Ontario COVID-19 Public Resources (available in multiple languages)
• How to Self-Monitor
• How to Self-Isolate
• Self-isolation:  Guide for caregivers, household members and close contacts
• Public Health Ontario Hand Hygiene
• Public Health Agency of Canada

Public inquiries should be directed to Telehealth Ontario at 1.866.797.0000 or the local public health agency.

Management of Cases and contacts of COVID-19 in Ontario (June 2, 2022; Version 14.2)

For additional resources, visit CASLPO’s website, Practice Advice, and the External Links page.

Mental Health

Toronto's CAMH has assembled information to help people with concerns and questions about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their lives and mental well-being.
They also have Mental Health and COVID-19 Resources for Health Care Workers during COVID-19

The Royal (Mental Health - Care & Research) | Resources
Ministry of Health-Ministry of Long-Term Care | Mental Health and Addictions
Canadian Mental Health Association

For Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists

Providing Patient Care in a Pandemic - Access Pandemic Practice Advice Topics and more 

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1. Update - Ontario Ministry of Health COVID-19 Changes (March 15, 2022)
2. CASLPO Guidance and FAQs - Ministry of Health Lifting of Directives (March 21, 2022)
3. MOH and CMOH Lift Most Masking Requirements on June 11 (June 10, 2022)

Updates from the Ministry

Ministry of Health dedicated website for the health workers and health employers regarding the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). 

Living With and Managing COVID-19 - Technical Media Briefing - March 9, 2022

Directives

• Directive #1 for Health Care Providers and Health Care Entities (Revoked June 11, 2022)
• Directive #2 for Health Care Providers and Health Care Entities (Revoked February 10, 2022)
  • Directive #2 Revoked - Questions and Answers (Revoked June 11, 2022)
• Directive #2.1 for Health Care Providers-System Coordination (Revoked June 11, 2022)
• Directive #3 for Health Care Providers and Health Care Entities LTC Homes (Revoked June 11, 2022)
• Directive #4 for Ambulance Services and Paramedics (Revoked June 11, 2022)
• Directive #5 for PPE in Hospitals and LTC Homes 2 (Revoked June 11, 2022)
  • Directive #5 - Questions and Answers (Revoked June 11, 2022)
• Directive #6 for Public Hospitals within the meaning of the Public Hospitals Act, Service Providers in accordance with the Home Care and Community Services Act, 1994 - (REVOKED Effective March 14, 2022)

Guidance/Updates

• COVID-19 Guidance: Long-Term Care Homes and Retirement Homes for Public Health (Feburary 3, 2022) REVISED
• Guidance - Primary Care Providers in a Community Setting (Version 8 July 28,2021) REVISED
• Guidance - Home and Community Care Providers (May 4, 2020 Version 4)
• Guidance - Patient Screening (June 11, 2020 Version 4) REVISED
• Guidance - Workplace Outbreaks (June 11, 2020 Version 1)
• MOH Operational Requirements for Health Sector Restart (June 15, 2020, Version 2) REVISED
• Ontario News Release - Ontario Taking Further Action to Protect Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes (December 14, 2021)
• Ontario News Release - Ontario Extending Call to Arms to Businesses, Volunteers and Retired Health Professionals (December 22, 2021)
• Ontario News Release - Ontario Temporarily Moving to Modified Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen (January 3, 2022)
• Ontario News Release - Masking Requirements Continue in Select Indoor Settings (April 22, 2022)
• MOH – Class Order – Continuation of Masking after April 27, 2022 (April 27, 2022)
• CMOH -  Memo – Continued Mask and Face Covering Requirements in Certain Settings  beyond April 27, 2022 (April 22, 2022)

Healthcare Provider Hotline and Information Line

Health sector professionals and organizations can call the Healthcare Provider Hotline 1-866-212-2272 (toll free) for policy guidance related to COVID-19, urgent situations and information on Ministry programs. Please be aware, the Hotline is unable to provide clinical advice regarding the management of cases. 

Health sector professionals and organizations can call the "Stop The Spread" Business Information Line at: 1-888-444-3659 for advice on essential and non-essential services in the province.

Updates from Government of Canada:

• Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
• Canada's Economic Response Plan: Support for Canadians and Businesses
• COVID-19 and people with Disabilities in Canada

Archived CASLPO Group Emails

• Ontario COVID-19 Lockdown Update (sent November 24, 2020)
• Healthcare Services Remain Open During Ontario COVID-19 Shutdown (December 22, 2020)
• Ontario News Release-Declares Second Provincial Emergency to Address COVID-19 Crisis (Jan.12, 2021)
• Ontario Government Announces Vaccination Timelines and the Role of Health Care Professionals (January 13, 2021)
• Updated Ministry of Health Guidance for Vaccine Prioritization (February 18, 2021)
• MOH Guidance for Vaccine Prioritization and Distribution programs administered by local Public Health Units (March 3, 2021)
• CASLPO Identification for Vaccination Rollout (March 16, 2021)
• Further Guidance Related to Telepractice - Sent March 26, 2020
• Professional Liability Insurance Coverage During the Pandemic (Sent June 16, 2020)