Important information from MHC for the Manitoulin Community regarding COVID-19

We are actively monitoring the situation with COVID-19 (coronavirus) as it unfolds.

Symptoms of COVID-19 can range from mild to severe and include fever, cough, and difficulty breathing (shortness of breath).

If you suspect you have symptoms of COVID-19, call your primary care provider or Telehealth Ontario for medical advice at 1.866.797.0000 (TTY 1.866.797.0007) or Public Health Sudbury & Districts at 705.522.9200 (toll-free 1.866.522.9200).

Be sure to mention your symptoms and your travel history, including the countries you recently visited.

If you are coming to the MHC Emergency Department with respiratory issues, please call ahead to 705-368-2300 (Little Current site) or 705-377-5311 (Mindemoya site)

If you need immediate medical attention, please call 911 and mention your travel history and symptoms.

Patients entering MHC Emergency Departments are asked to follow the instructions in the signage posted related to COVID-19. You must wear a mask while waiting for or receiving treatment to prevent the spread of illness.

We are asking visitors who are not feeling well to please stay home.

At this time, the virus is not circulating locally. However, this is a rapidly changing situation requiring that our organizations, community, and individuals be prepared for the potential wider spread of the infection.

Visit www.phsd.ca/COVID-19 for information about how you can prepare for the spread of COVID-19, how to monitor your health, and what to do if you think you are sick.
If you need immediate medical attention, please call 911 and mention your travel history and symptoms.