CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
What is the coronavirus?
The 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been identified as the cause of a worldwide severe respiratory illness outbreak, first detected in the Hubei Province in China. The virus is a new strain of coronavirus — which is in the same family of viruses that include respiratory illnesses such as the common cold, and previous outbreaks such as SARS-CoV (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus) and MERS-CoV (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus). Like SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV, COVID-19 originated in animals and spread to humans.
Federal Supply Hub
Explore the supply hub resources and information to help organizations sell and buy personal protective equipment (PPE) during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The Government of Canada is mobilizing industry to provide medical supplies, and providing information on personal protective equipment in relation to COVID-19, including expedited access and how to get authorization to sell PPE.
Employment Insurance
benefits and leave
Employment Insurance benefits and leave information for workers, families, fishers and sickness, as well as how to apply and submit a report.
Federal pandemic safety guidelines for commercial vehicle drivers
Transport Canada has updated its pandemic safety guidelines for commercial vehicle drivers after consulting with us. If you have any concerns regarding COVID-19 at work, contact your local union.
Prime Minister announces additional support for businesses to help save Canadian jobs
COVID-19 has altered the way we live our lives and, every day, Canadians are facing new challenges during this crisis. As more people worry about paying their bills and caring for their loved ones, the Government of Canada is continuing to take unprecedented action to help protect middle class jobs, and the health and safety of all Canadians. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced new measures to support businesses so they can keep their workers on the payroll and weather this …
COVID-19
Canada’s unions are standing with workers and their families during this unprecedented pandemic. It’s time to support one another and join together to ensure that everyone receives the support they need to get through this current crisis. This portal will provide links to our latest statements and actions you can take right now.
Some useful links
- The Canada Border Services Agency, Coronavirus update
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Outbreak update in Canada
- Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Outbreak update in Saskatchewan
- Coronavirus disease ( COVID-19) Outbreak update in Alberta
- World Health Organization: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak
- World Health Organization: interactive Map Situation
COVID-19 General information line : 1 877 644-4545 (Quebec) and 1 833 784-4397 (Canada)
What are the symptoms to watch for?
Patients who have been diagnosed with the coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported with mild to severe respiratory illness including symptoms of:
- Fever (around 90% of patients)
- Cough (mostly dry, around 80% of patients)
- Shortness of breath (around 30% of patients)
- Fatigue / malaise (around 30% of patients)
Current evidence indicates that symptoms generally appear 2-7 days after exposure, with a maximum incubation period estimated to be 12-14 days. If you have recently traveled outside of Canada or have been in close contact with someone who has within the past 2 weeks and develop symptoms, it is important to seek medical care as soon as possible by contacting your local public health authority and following their advice.
While most cases of coronavirus are mild and will resolve on their own, the disease can be more severe for some persons and can lead to pneumonia, breathing difficulties, or, more rarely, death. Persons currently at highest risk of becoming severely ill with the virus are older persons and those with pre-existing medical conditions (such as diabetes or heart disease). If you develop severe symptoms or shortness of breath, regardless of whether you are at risk for coronavirus, you should seek medical care immediately at a clinic or emergency room.
If you start having symptoms of COVID-19
Separate yourself from others as soon as you have a symptom of COVID-19.
Visit
the provincial or territorial public health website where you are located for more information, including when to contact your public health authority.
British Columbia : 811
Alberta : 811
Saskatchewan : 811
Manitoba : 1-888-315-9257
Ontario : 1-866-797-0000
Quebec : 1-877-644-4545
New Brunswick : 811
Nova Scotia : 811
Prince Edward Island : 811
Newfoundland and Labrador : 811 ou 1-888-709-2929
Nunavut : 1-867-975-5772
Northwest Territories : 911
Yukon Territory : 811
For more information:
1-833-784-4397
canada.ca/coronavirus
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Teamsters Local Union 879
I want to recognize the amazing work that we, as Teamster members, are doing to assist our fellow citizens in this time of crisis and we must continue to do everything to protect all workers and their families in the coming weeks and months, and that every attempt will be made to continue to update everyone on this situation.
Teamsters Local Union 395
Teamster Local Union No. 395 has been monitoring the ongoing COVID – 19 outbreak diligently and we are committed to providing our usual high-quality representation to all of our members and their families.
We understand that certain industries will be impacted by layoffs more than others. We encourage those that may be layed off to take advantage of the measures the Federal Government has put in place to at least have some income replacement.
Click to learn more about a list of the measures we have taken at the Local Union thus far and we will endeavour to update you as the need arises.
Teamsters Local Union 419
Not all heroes wear capes! Thank you to all my Warehouse brothers and sisters who are working 7 days, 12+ hours shifts . Just to get the necessities to our grocery stores in our own community . We don’t always get recognized for this but I just want to thank you all for sacrificing time away from your family .
Thank you to our Healthcare Workers as they just received an email asking for all hands on deck…
I ask all employers to ensure we put safety in front of profits, the frontline workers need to feel that we are all in this together.
Teamsters Local Union 362
The union says the federal guidelines to protect front-line health-care workers from outbreaks of diseases like the novel coronavirus don’t go far enough.
Media Contact
Christopher Monette
Director of Public Affairs
Teamsters Canada
400-1750 Maurice-Gauvin,
Laval, QC H7S 1Z5
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