If you’ve been notified by COVID Alert, follow these steps to take care of yourself and protect others.

Step 1: Get tested

Self-isolate and please complete the online self-assessment and testing referral or contact 811 for an assessment and to arrange COVID-19 testing.

Step 2: Get your test results.

It could take a couple of days to get your test results, you must self-isolate until you receive your results. You can check your test results online. If you test positive, you will get a call from public health.

It is not necessary for others in your household to be tested, unless they also received a notification or were instructed to do so by a public health official.

Step 3: If your test is positive – self-isolate

If you test positive, you will get a call from a public health official who will:

• Tell you how long you must stay home and self-isolate;
• Ask you for a list of your close contacts;
• Follow up with each of your contacts and tell them what they should do (such as get tested or self-isolate); and,
• Provide you with a key that will allow you to anonymously notify other app users you’ve been near.

Step 4: If your test is negative – stay safe and monitor for symptoms

If you test negative and were not given specific advice to self-isolate, please:

• Take precautions (such as physical distancing, wearing a mask or face covering and washing your hands often) to stay healthy;
• Stay up to date on current Public Health Measures; and
• Monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and complete the online self-assessment and contact 811 if you’re feeling unwell as you may need to be tested again.

For more information on the COVID Alert app, please visit this: https://covid.assistance.cds-snc.ca/en/support/solutions/61000133354