For all risk levels, we strongly recommend: 

• Be up to date with your COVID-19 and influenza (flu) vaccines 
• Wear a mask when the risk level is elevated. Tightly and properly fitted masks (e.g., N95/ KN95) are recommended. Use this resource to learn more. 
• Stay home when you are sick! Monitor for symptoms and seek testing/treatment as you are eligible. Use this resource for additional guidance on following infection control measures when you have a respiratory infection. 
• Proper hand washing and cough etiquette are suggested for preventing the spread of multiple types of infections

Be mindful of your setting: 

• Are you able to open windows and doors to improve ventilation? 
• Are others you are gathering with, at an increased risk for getting COVID-19?  
• Would virtual or smaller gatherings be safer? 
• Is there another time, when it is less busy, that you can be in a space? 
• Is everyone that will be in a space, up to date with their COVID-19 and influenza (flu) vaccines? 

For more guidance in plain language format, use this resource. 

Guidance for General Population

• Mask: Wear if you prefer for risk reduction.  May continue to be required in certain settings.
• Social Gatherings: Gather with people as you feel comfortable. 
• High-risk Settings*: Enter high-risk settings as you feel comfortable.

Guidance for High-Risk Population**

• Mask: Wear if you prefer for risk reduction.  May continue to be required in certain settings.
• Social Gatherings: Gather with people as you feel comfortable. 
• High-risk Settings*: Enter high-risk settings as you feel comfortable.

Guidance for General Population

• Mask: Wear if you prefer for risk reduction.  May continue to be required in certain settings.
• Social Gatherings: Gather with people as you feel comfortable.
• High-risk Settings*: Enter high-risk settings as you feel comfortable.

Guidance for High-Risk Population**

• Mask: Recommended for high-risk indoor public spaces.  May continue to be required in certain settings.
• Social Gatherings: Outdoor or small group masked gatherings are suggested. If gathering indoors pay attention to ventilation (through windows/doors/mechanical/air filtration means) to decrease risks of transmission. 
• High-risk Settings*: Enter high-risk settings as you feel comfortable.

Guidance for General Population

• Mask: Recommended for high-risk indoor public spaces or when interacting with high risk individuals. 
• Social Gatherings: Outdoor or small group masked gatherings are suggested. If gathering indoors pay attention to ventilation (through windows/doors/mechanical/air filtration means) to decrease risks of transmission. 
• High-risk Settings*: Limit attending high-risk settings. 

Guidance for High-Risk Population** 

• Mask: Recommended for all interactions with people from outside your household. 
• Social Gatherings: Outdoor or small group masked gatherings are recommended. If gathering indoors pay attention to ventilation (through windows/doors/mechanical/air filtration means) to decrease risks of transmission. 
• High-risk Settings*: Limit attending high-risk settings. 

Guidance for General Population

• Mask: Recommended for all interactions with people from outside your household. 
• Social Gatherings: Outdoor or small group masked gatherings are recommended. If gathering indoors pay attention to ventilation (through windows/doors/mechanical/air filtration means) to decrease risks of transmission. 
• High-risk Settings*: Limit attending high-risk settings. 

Guidance for High-Risk Population** 

• Mask: Strongly recommended for all interactions with people from outside your household. 
• Social Gatherings: Outdoor or small group masked gatherings, wearing tightly fitted masks, are strongly recommended. If gathering indoors pay attention to ventilation (through windows/doors/mechanical/air filtration means) to decrease risks of transmission. 
• High-risk Settings*: Avoid attending high-risk settings.

Guidance for General Population

• Mask: Strongly recommended for all interactions with people from outside your household. 
• Social Gatherings: Outdoor or small group gatherings, wearing tightly fitted masks, are strongly recommended. If gathering indoors pay attention to ventilation (through windows/doors/mechanical/air filtration means) to decrease risks of transmission. 
• High-risk Settings*: Avoid attending high-risk settings. 

Guidance for High-Risk Population** 

• Mask: Strongly recommended for all interactions with people from outside your household. 
• Social Gatherings: Avoid gathering indoors. If you are, masks and proper ventilation (through windows/doors/mechanical/air filtration means) are strongly recommended to decrease risks of transmission. 
• High-risk Settings*: Avoid attending high-risk settings. 

*A high-risk setting is a place where transmission levels could be higher due to large capacity limits, limited physical distancing, and poor ventilation.

**Individuals would be considered high risk if they fit in at least one of the following categories:

• Residents who are unvaccinated, or not up to date with current vaccination recommendations
• Older Adult (>60)
• Immunocompromised or medically at-risk
  • Immunocompromised or immunosuppressed individuals include (Ministry of Health Vaccination Eligibility definition): individuals with active treatment for solid tumor and hematologic malignancies, receipt of solid-organ transplant and taking immunosuppressive. A full list can be found at People who are at risk of more severe disease or outcomes from COVID-19 – Canada.ca

Please speak with your health care provider if you have questions about your personal health.

Additional Resources

• COVID-19 Case Data for Ontario
• List of all PPH COVID-19 webpages
• Workplace COVID-19 And Respiratory Virus Guidance