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Risk of exposure

While the overall risk of getting COVID-19 remains high for all Canadians, some people may be at greater risk than others. Your risk is greater than others if:

  • you work in close contact with many individuals
  • you live in a group setting where the virus may spread more easily (e.g., nursing homes, correctional facilities, or group residences)
  • you face barriers that limit your ability to follow the effective public health measures to protect yourself (e.g., people with disabilities needing to use services in non-accessible environments)

Even if you don't belong to any of the above groups, your risk can increase if:

  • you don't maintain physical distancing and mask-wearing, especially in settings where the risk of respiratory droplets or aerosol transmission is high (e.g., closed spaces, crowded places and close-contact situations)
  • you do not wash your hands often with soap and water or use hand sanitizer to maintain hand hygiene
  • you have not been fully vaccinated against the virus, or have not received your recommended booster doses

All material copyright MediResource Inc. 1996 – 2024. Terms and conditions of use. The contents herein are for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Source: www.medbroadcast.com/healthfeature/gethealthfeature/COVID-19-Risk-Assessment

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