March 11, 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic * information on COVID-19 is rapidly evolving

COVID-19 Symptoms

COVID-19 Symptoms

If you have cold-like/respiratory symptoms (regardless of travel history), and have not been tested for COVID-19:
* self-isolate at home for 14 days
* use Ontario Government Self-Assessment Tool to help determine if you need to seek further care
* if symptoms worsen, seek clinical assessment over the phone - either by calling your primary care provider's office or Telehealth Ontario 1-866-797-0000 * if you need additional assessment, your primary care provider or Telehealth Ontario will direct you to in-person care options
* if you are in need of urgent medical attention, call 911

To prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the Community
* stay home to protect yourself and others
* practise physical distancing staying 2 metres from others
* avoid close contact with people outside of your immediate family
* wash hands frequently
* sneeze and cough into your sleeve
* avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth

For further information, refer to the following credible information sources:
* City of Barrie
* Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
* Ontario Ministry of Health
* Health Canada
*Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
* World Health Organization (WHO)
* Better Business Bureau Ontario COVID-19

City of Barrie COVID-19 Enforcement Line
* Members of the public can call 705-739-4241 or email : enforcement.services@barrie.ca to report instances of non-compliance with the COVID-19 emergency orders, the City will investigate:
* use of City-owned amenities (including playground structures, skateparks, etc)
* gatherings of five or more in a public space
* non-essential businesses that are providing in-person services to the public
* for more information, see Enforcement Services - City of Barrie

Price Gouging Hotline * Consumers can report an individual who is price gouging by filing a complaint at 1-800-889-9768 Mon-Fri from 8:30 am-5:00 pm or by filing a report online at Price Gouging during COVID-19