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 he most up-to-date information.

Updates from the College:

• November 20: Toronto and Peel Region Moved into “Lockdown” Category
• November 13: Ontario’s New COVID-19 Framework
• October 16: COVID-19 Updates for October 2020
• July 10: Memo from the Chief Medical Officer of Health on Aerosol-Generating Dental Procedures (AGDPs)
• June 4: Updates to Return to Practice Guidance for RDTs
• May 27: COVID-19 Health Sector Restart
• May 22: Return to Practice Guidance for Registered Dental Technologists & FAQs
• May 13: COVID-19 Update 
• April 27: Working Together to Return to Practice 
• April 14: Ontario Takes Further Action to Stop Spread of COVID-19
• 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 

Resources from the Ministry of Health

• Directive #2: For Health Care Providers– Updated May 26, 2020
• COVID 19 Operational Requirements: Health Sector Restart 
• Supply Emergency Products to Help Fight COVID-19
• 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 daily at 10:30am and 5:30pm, E.T
• Case Definition