COVID-19 Updates
Updated April 7, 2020
The College is committed to providing you with updates on COVID-19. As the situation evolves, the provincial government and federal government continue to update their resources. There are several resources available to the public and health care professionals. We encourage you to regularly visit the websites below for the most up-to-date information.
Updates from the College:
- April 4: Ontario cuts list of essential services
- March 24: Premier Announced Shutdown of Non-Essential Services and a List of Essential Workplaces (The College has approached the Ministry of Health for further direction on whether or not dental labs fall under #54 or if they should look at #58.)
- March 23: Premier’s Announcement, Ministry of Health Recruitment and PPE Needed
- March 20: Directive from Chief Medical Officer
- March 17: CDTO Update
- March 16: Message to RDTs in Ontario
- January 28, 2020: Ministry of Health Update on Coronavirus
Support Ontario’s Effort to Respond to COVID-19
If you currently have personal protective equipment (PPE*) that you are able to spare, please follow these instructions:
For Large Quantities and Access to Suppliers
The Ontario government has set up a website where you can disclose the resources you have available.
For Smaller Quantities
We would appreciate it if you could contact the OMA and RNAO directly for smaller quantities. We are making this request in order help transfer resources locally to frontline healthcare providers. Please contact christine.poopalapillai@oma.org with the following information:
Member Name:
Member/Clinic Location (please include postal code):
Member Phone:
Member Email:
Supplies Available and Quantity:
PPE* includes the following: surgical/procedure masks, N95 masks, gloves, gowns, eye protection.
Updates from the Ministry of Health
- COVID-19 Directive #2 for Health Care Providers (Regulated Health Professionals)
- Managing Health Worker Illness and Return to Work COVID-19
- Fact Sheet- Cleaning and Disinfection for Public Settings
- Fact Sheet- How to Self-Monitor (Public Health Ontario)
- Fact Sheet- How to Self-Isolate (Public Health Ontario)
- Guidance for the Health Sector
- Ministry of Health Webpage– Updated twice every week day at 10:30am and 5:30pm, E.T
- Case Definition