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Q Are there H1N1 prevention recommendations for faith-based organizations/settings?

A It is recommended that faith-based organizations determine if there may be a need to temporarily modify some faith-based practices in an effort t… Read More »

Q Are there recommendations for widespread closures of public spaces to help prevent H1N1 transmission?

A Currently, it is not felt that widespread closures/cancellations or other broad restrictions would be of sufficient benefit to warrant the many c… Read More »

Q How can businesses be better prepared for an influenza pandemic?

A Here are 10 steps businesses can take to prepare for a pandemic. Since it takes time to implement strategies, organizations are encouraged to sta… Read More »

Q What are the recommendations regarding closure of business and other public/community areas to prevent H1N1 transmission?

A Widespread closures of businesses and community settings (e.g., libraries, recreational centres, government offices, etc.) are not recommended at… Read More »

Q What about keeping surfaces clean in the workplace – is that important to prevent the H1N1 flu?

A Influenza viruses can survive on some surfaces from a period of several hours to days, but are quickly destroyed by cleaning. Cleaning of high-to… Read More »

Q What are the recommendations for hand hygiene in the workplace?

A Proper hand hygiene along with personal respiratory etiquette (covering coughs and sneezes) are important means of preventing the transmission of… Read More »

Q What should a business do if an employee is sick with H1N1 flu?

A First, if an employee is sick, it’s the individual’s responsibility to stay home until he/she is feeling better. This will help preve… Read More »

Q What considerations have been made for students living in dorms?

A Post-secondary institutions and boarding schools should consider isolating ill students in a separate section of dorms. Also, all students should… Read More »

Q What can teachers, staff and students do to contain spread of the H1N1 virus?

A At this time, the most important factors in the control of the spread of the H1N1 virus in post-secondary and boarding schools settings are: … Read More »

Q What actions should post-secondary institutions take to address H1N1 flu virus?

A The H1N1 flu virus can spread easily among young people. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has developed guidelines for postsecondary ins… Read More »