COVID-19 Information and Resources
General Information
Family Physicians’ Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
In late April the CFPC sent members a survey to gauge the impact COVID-19 is having on family doctors and their practices. The results are now in, and we’ve heard that family practices are experiencing major changes and family doctors are responding to their patients’ needs in a number of ways. A summary report of the findings is now available. In response to these findings, the CFPC issued an information release to the media and the public.
General information from the World Health Organization and the Public Health Agency of Canada
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 an official pandemic.
Below is a list of information and updates.
World Health Organization
Current information and updates from the WHO
Stress Management Guide
Public Health Agency of Canada
Outbreak update
Infection prevention and control for coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Interim guidance for acute healthcare settings
Guidance documents
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Guidance documents
For communities
Community-based measures to mitigate the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Canada
Guidance for providers of services for people experiencing homelessness (in the context of COVID-19)
Physician Resources
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Virtual care resources and guidelines
Tips for Supervising Family Medicine Learners Providing Virtual Care (CFPC)
COVID-19: Tips for family doctors (Ontario College of Family Physicians)
Telemedicine and virtual care guidelines by province (Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada)
Doctors Technology Office (DTO) Virtual Care Toolkit (Doctors of BC)
Telehealth and patient-doctor relationships in rural and remote communities (Canadian Family Physician December 2016)
WHO Training Course
Emerging respiratory viruses, including COVID-19: methods for detection, prevention and response and control -
Public Health Agency of Canada Additional Resources for health professionals
As part of the Public Health Agency of Canada’s comprehensive updates and resources related to COVID-19, this link provides important information for health professionals. This includes details health professionals need to know, the spectrum of illness, transmission of the illness, epidemiological information, detecting and reporting, treatment and guidance.
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Guidance documents
NEW! Guidance for providers of services for people experiencing homelessness (in the context of COVID-19)
UPDATED Infection prevention and control for COVID-19: Interim guidance for outpatient and ambulatory care settings
Interim Guidance on Continuity of Immunization Programs during COVID-19
Lifting of restrictive public health measures - Recommendations from the F/P/T Special Advisory Committee on COVID-19
Supplying the Canadian healthcare sector in response to COVID-19
Infection Prevention and Control for COVID-19: Interim Guidance for Home Care Settings
Requirements for serological antibody tests submitted under the COVID-19 Interim Order: guidance
COVID-19 Technical Brief: Masking and face shields for full duration of shifts in acute healthcare settings
Infection Prevention and Control for COVID-19. Second Interim Guidance for Acute Healthcare Settings
COVID-19 Pandemic Guidance for the Health Care Sector
Sign up to “Get Updates on COVID-19” from the Government of Canada
Sign-up for regular short updates from the Government of Canada about COVID-19
Government of Canada connects Canadians with mental wellness supports during COVID-19
Infection Prevention and Control for COVID-19: Interim Guidance for Long Term Care Homes
Clinical management of patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 - Interim guidance
Interim national case definition: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Routine practices and additional precautions for preventing the transmission of infection in healthcare settings
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): For health professionals
Interim national surveillance guidelines for human infection with Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Summary of assumptions
Infection prevention and control for coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Interim guidance for acute healthcare settings
Public health management of cases and contacts associated with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) -
Treatment of COVID-19 with Chloroquine or Hydroxychloroquine
The CFPC supports the Canadian Pharmacists Association advice to pharmacists to not dispense hydroxychloroquine or azithromycin to treat symptoms of COVID-19. At this time physicians should refrain from prescribing these drugs to prevent or treat COVID-19 in the community. There is insufficient evidence to recommend their general use in combatting COVID-19. Advice pertaining to dispensing these drugs will be updated if new evidence warrants any changes.
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Canadian Medical Protective Association
COVID-19 Hub
Includes COVID-19 bulletins and FAQs -
University of Toronto Family and Community Medicine
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University of Manitoba Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology
The weekly COVID-19 Report provides an easy-to-read digest of the current understanding of the virus behind COVID-19 and key diagnostic and therapeutic questions. (Available in English only)
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Statistics Canada
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Wellness Together Canada
Resources for Patients
COVID-19 FAQ
Questions and answers about COVID-19 from the Canadian Medical Association, CFPC, and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
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Information from the Public Health Agency of Canada
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Prevention and risks
UPDATE! False and misleading claims
COVID-19 and people with disabilities in Canada
Parenting during COVID-19
Help reduce the spread of COVID-19: Information for Indigenous communities
About coronavirus disease (COVID-19) – Infographic
About non-medical masks and face coverings
Video: Stay home during COVID-19
Government of Canada connects Canadians with mental wellness supports during COVID-19
About Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Be prepared (COVID-19)
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Vulnerable populations and COVID-19
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Symptoms and treatment
COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment Tool and App
Canada COVID-19 Support App
Latest Travel Advice
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Travel restrictions, exemptions and advice
UPDATE! Non-medical masks or face coverings while travelling on public transportation
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Digital tools
Travellers returning to Canada without symptoms
Information sheet
Travellers returning to Canada with symptoms
Information sheet
Note: The information sheets include contact information for each province and territory.
VideosActions you can take to stop the spread of COVID-19
Physical distancing: Stay 2 metres apart to reduce the spread of COVID-19Public Education – Hand washing: A message about the procedure during the COVID-19 pandemic from Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer.
Public Education – Distancing: A message about the practise during the COVID-19 pandemic from Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer.
COVID-19: Public Education – Physical distancing works
COVID-19: Public Education – Wash your hands
Fact Sheets / Information SheetsHow to isolate at home when you may have COVID-19
How to care for a person with COVID-19 at home – Advice for caregivers
Physical distancing
Taking care of your mental health (COVID-19)
Pregnancy, childbirth and caring for newborns: Advice for mothers (COVID-19)
How to quarantine (self-isolate) at home when you may have been exposed and have no symptoms
How to care for child with COVID-19 at home: Advice for caregivers
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Awareness resources
Resources are available in PDF format, and some are also available in multiple languages.
Coronavirus disease questions answered -
Choosing Wisely: COVID-19 Recommendations
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Pan Canadian Public Health Network
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Wellness Together Canada
CFPC Webinars
COVID-19 is presenting new challenges for family physicians and how they deliver care during the COVID-19 pandemic. The CFPC is pleased to share a new series of live-stream webinars to support family physicians as they work to provide continuous care to their patients and communities.Upcoming CFPC webinars and recorded webinars are listed below. Details about upcoming COVID-19 related webinars will be posted to this page.
Upcoming Live-stream Webinars
June 2020
The COIVD-19 Pivot: Reclaiming your office practice during the pandemic
(English only)
Date: June 4, 2020 at 12 p.m. (ET)
Host: Dr. Jeff Sisler
Presenters: Dr. Nadia Alam and Dr. Shirley Schipper
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CFPC.CMFC/videos/2951884628193383/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pMhzQgkxro
Recorded Webinars
The COVID-19 Pivot: Caring for vulnerable patients during the pandemic
Host: Dr. Janice Harvey
Presenters: Dr. Jane Philpott, Dr. Genevieve Bois, and Dr. Jeff Turnbull
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CFPC.CMFC/videos/3152731324790164/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlQLyOvYBzo
Presentation slides
The COVID-19 Pivot: Clinical approaches to the global pandemic from an international panel
Host: Dr. David Ponka
Presenters: Dr. William Goldberg, Dr. Elena Klusova, and Dr. Nisanth Menon
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CFPC.CMFC/videos/612435246287226/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpKyuFHW-RA
The COVID-19 Pivot: Optimizing care of the elderly and long-term care residents during the pandemic
(French only)
Host: Dr. Francine Lemire
Presenters: Dr. Julia Chabot and Dr. Elise Boulanger
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CFPC.CMFC/videos/239521687388742/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrAbUTt3vvw
Presentation slides
Resources
Rapid COVID-19 Evidence Reviews with the PEER Team
Presenters: The PEER Team
Link: https://acfp.ca/cpd-cme/online-resources/webinars/
Notes: rebroadcast; hosted by the Alberta College of Family Physicians
The COVID-19 Pivot: Rapid evidence reviews with the PEER team
Host: Dr. Michael Allan
Presenters: Dr. Christina Korownyk, Dr. Mike Kolber, Dr. James McCormack, Dr. Adrienne Lindblad, and Dr. Nic Dugre
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CFPC.CMFC/videos/246340046721614
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSdKPvfZmDc
Presentation slides
Bottom Line Summaries – PEER Talk
The COVID-19 Pivot: Acute management in the emergency department and ongoing hospital care
Host: Dr. Victor Ng
Presenters: Dr. Andrew Arcand, Dr. Ryan Luther, and Dr. Katie Wiskar
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CFPC.CMFC/videos/246144836734374/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QSCS5G48cI
Presentation slides
The Covid-19 Pivot: Optimizing Care of the Elderly and Long-term Care Residents during the Pandemic
Host: Dr. Allan Grill
Presenters: Dr. Althea Hayden (family physician and Medical Health Officer, British Columbia), Dr. Elise Levinoff (geriatrician/internist and consultant at CHSLD Jewish Eldercare Centre, Quebec), and Dr. Andrea Moser (family physician at Baycrest Geriatric Health Sciences, Ontario).
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CFPC.CMFC/videos/535354637402285/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wqbi6UiEyTU
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The COVID-19 Pivot: Examining public health campaigns in the pandemic battle
Host: Dr. Janice Harvey
Speakers: Dr. Deena Hinshaw and Dr. Jeff Kwong
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CFPC.CMFC/videos/3110894742294566/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyu3sJt5GCU
Presentation slides
Le virage COVID-19: Adapter la pratique de medicine de famille aux soing virtual
(webinar in French)
Host: Dr. Francine Lemire
Speaker: Dr. Mark Dermer
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CFPC.CMFC/videos/222634772403148/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8L6gjUOO1s
Presentation slides
The COVID-19 Pivot: Adapting family practice to virtual care
Host: Dr. Jeff Sisler
Speakers: Dr. Mark Dermer and Dr. John Pawlovich
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydWRCCz8dmg
Presentation slides for the webinar
BMJ Infographic and Article: A quick guide to assessing patients by video or voice call
Ontario Medical Association: Telephone and virtual care fee codes
YouTube chat
The Covid-19 Pivot: Protecting patients and physicians during the pandemic
Host: Dr. Mike Allan
Speakers: Dr. Allison McGeer and Dr. Jennifer Young
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CFPC.CMFC/videos/1471214109722301/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8npP2VS4-DU
Presentation slides
Resources and References – One Pager
YouTube chat
The COVID-19 Pivot: The Clinical Presentation of COVID-19 Infections and Course of Illness
Host: Dr. Allan Grill
Speakers: Dr. Jared Bullard and Dr. Naheed Dosani
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CFPC.CMFC/videos/536208800419157/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIU-3xUWUfA
Presentation slides
Provincial/Territorial Resources
Provincial and Territorial Information and Resources
The CFPC has compiled a list of resources and information available, grouped by province and territory, for use by health care providers and/or patients.
The Doctor is In
Recommendations for expanding in-person care in community-based physician practices. Produced by the Members of the BC Community-Based Physician COVID Task Group of Doctors of BC.
My Family Doctor Cares
The BC College of Family Physicians launches campaign to highlight importance of safe and ongoing access to family physicians.
