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A collection of resources and updates from government agencies and other institutions to provide the Jamat with advice and support during this time.

One of the best ways to avoid contractinv COVID-19 and passing it on to others, is to self isolate and stay at home. Whilst at home, it's important to maintaing routine and keep healthy. 

 

How do I ensure Infection Control at Home and at Work?
 

I still have Domestic Help at home. How do I ensure they stay safe and healthy, as does my family?

The COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe affecting virtually all aspects of our lives. The Aga Khan Health Board for Canada organised this webinar, discussing the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on various facets of our lives.

Social distancing, also called “physical distancing,” means keeping space between yourself and other people outside of your home.

To help prevent the further spread of COVID-19, and to make sure the Jamat is well informed on how to protect themselves, Aga Khan Health Board for the United Kingdom has issued the following guidance. 

If you or a family member have a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19, please follow the measures listed below. 

Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a new strain that was discovered in 2019 and has not been previously identified in humans. (Source: WHO)

As Ismailis, we have always cared for one another in times of need. As Canadian Journalist Farah Nasser says, by practicing self-isolation and social distancing at this time, we are helping to curb the spread of the virus, and in the process, safeguarding the most vulnerable among us.

In countries at the epicenter of the Coronavirus, medical professionals have clearly stated that the lack of self-isolation earlier on, possibly led to the rapid spread of the Coronavirus.