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Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The Public Health Agency of Canada has assessed the public health risk associated with the COVID-19 as low for Canada. Public health risk is continually reassessed as new information becomes available.
The Health Department is working closely with local, provincial and federal health partners to monitor the situation.
Visit durham.ca/novelcoronavirus for the latest information from Durham Region Health Department.
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| Health Department fact sheets |
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Facts About... |
| Ontario Ministry of Health and Ministry of Long-Term Care guidance documents and signage |
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Case Definition for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Access these sector specific documents Signage
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| Ontario Medical Association documents |
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Ontario Medical Association coronavirus summary of primary care guidance |
| Public Health Agency of Canada resources |
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Public Health Agency of Canada awareness resources (Posters translated for English, French, Chinese) |
Diseases of public health significance
Regular Health Department resources and services
Order free print resources for your clients
How healthy are Durham Region residents?
We use health indicators to monitor the health status of local residents. Health data for Durham Region comes from many sources, such as the Census, surveys and hospitals.
Check out the latest Durham health statistics
Alerts and updates
Get the latest, local statistics on opioids in Durham Region including:
- Weekly number of suspected opioid overdose calls received by Region of Durham Paramedic Services
- Monthly number of confirmed opioid overdose emergency department visits
- Annual number of opioid-related deaths
Durham Region Opioid Information System
Infectious disease surveillance
Durham Region outbreak status report
- Quarterly update for selected infectious diseases
- Durham Region Weekly Influenza Bulletin: 2019/20 Influenza Season
- Summary of 2018/19 Influenza Season
- Vector-borne diseases in Durham Region weekly summary report
Forms
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Naloxone distribution |
Ontario Naloxone Program (ONP)
How to become a registered naloxone distribution site To determine eligibility please complete the ONP Eligibility Application. Once you complete this application, a representative from Durham Region Health Department will contact you. |
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Assessment |
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Naloxone kit order form (for registered sites) Vaccine Forms are for print purposes only.
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| Referral |
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Tools and guidance documents
| Alcohol, opioids and smoking |
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Alcohol Alcohol screening, Brief Intervention and Referral (SBIR) Patch for Patch Program (Opioids)
Smoking |
| Concussions |
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| Dental and oral health |
| Ontario Works Dental Benefits - Adult Ontario Works Recipients |
| Illness, infection and disease |
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Diseases of public health significance
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| Immunization and vaccines |
| Potassium iodide (KI) tablets |
| Pregnancy, babies and toddlers |
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| Sexual health and sexually transmitted infections |
Learning and educational opportunities
| Fall prevention |
If you are a care provider working with older adults, take our e-course to prevent falls and injuries for your clients or family members. |
| Infection control |
| Vaccine storage and handling |
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