Ministry directives, memorandums and other resources
Ministry guidance documents for the health sector
Stage 1
- A Measured Approach to Planning for Surgeries and Procedures During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Detailed list of Stage 1 openings
- Scheduled surgeries (public and private facilities)
- Non-emergency diagnostic imaging
- In-person conselling and in-person services
*All based on the ability of health and medical services to meet pre-specified conditions outlined in A Measured Approach to Planning for Surgeries and Procedures During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Note: To the extent that any guidance document conflicts with a Directive issued by the Chief Medical Officer of Health under s. 77.7 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act, the Directive prevails.
Case Definition
- Case Definition *last updated May 11, 2020
Health Sector Resources
- Guidance for Primary Care Providers in a Community Setting
- Guidance for Acute Care
- Guidance for Home and Community Care Providers
- Outbreak Guidance for Long-Term Care Homes (LTCH)
- Guidance for Long-Term Care Homes
- Guidance for Paramedic Services
- Guidance for Independent Health Facilities
- Guidance for Community Labs and Specimen Collection Centres
- Guidance for Community Pharmacies
- Guidance for Occupational Health and Safety
- Guidance for Consumption and Treatment Services
- Quick Reference Public Health Guidance on Testing and Clearance
- Guidance for mask use in Long Term Care Homes and Retirement Homes
- COVID-19 Guidance: Hospice Care
- Public Health management of cases and contacts of COVID-19 in Ontario
- Guidance for Labour, Delivery and Newborn Care
- COVID-19 Guidance: Mental Health and Addictions Service Providers in Community Settings