What is COVID-19?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), coronaviruses are a group of viruses that can cause both animals and humans to be ill. Coronaviruses in humans causes respiratory issues and COVID-19 is the name of the latest coronavirus disease in humans. Symptoms of this virus include “fever, tiredness, dry cough, aches & pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea” and can be mild to severe.
Older individuals, individuals with medical problems and immunocompromised individuals have a higher chance of having severe illnesses from COVID-19.
The City of London has 2 COVID-19 testing centres:
COVID updates from the City of London
COVID-19 Updates and Resources from Middlesex Health Unit
Curious London: LFP finds answers to your COVID-19 questions
A COVID-19 glossary: What the terms mean and some subtle differences
Community Services COVID Directory
Survey: Economic impacts of COVID-19
Multilingual Resources on COVID-19
List of COVID-19 Resources from Pillar Non-Profit
A Charity’s Guide to Canada’s COVID-19 Governmental Supports and Programs
Financial support from the Ontario government
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
Apply for emergency assistance
How to apply for Canada’s Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)
Apply for EI sickness benefits
A guide for which federal financial supports to apply for
Extensions on validations and deadlines
Ontario Strengthens Protections for Tenants
Emergency shelters and other support services
COVID-19 information and assistance for Veterans
Supports for Basic Needs
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Indigenous communities
Support for seniors and people with disabilities (PWD)
COVID-19: Resources for seniors and their caregivers
Seniors for Seniors are available for seniors in the community that may need help and can be reached at 519-433-5000
Mental health, wellness and addictions support
Resilience, adaptability and mental health
Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19
Coping with stress and anxiety
BounceBack: A free, evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program for individuals 15 years and older
Kids Help Phone: For individuals 18 years and younger who need to talk to someone about their mental health
Good2Talk: A phone and texting service for post-secondary students.
Find other mental health resources here
COVID-19: reopening child care centres
Approach to reopening schools for the 2020-2021 school year
COVID-19: Support for students and parents
Supports for children and youth
COVID-19 resources for parents and children
BounceBack: A free, evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program for individuals 15 years and older
Kids Help Phone: For individuals 18 years and younger who need to talk to someone about their mental health
Working from Home During COVID, With and Without Children
A parent’s guide to online learning platforms
Approach to reopening schools for the 2020-2021 school year
COVID-19: Support for students and parents
COVID-19 resources for youth and students
Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB)
BounceBack: A free, evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program for individuals 15 years and older
Kids Help Phone: For individuals 18 years and younger who need to talk to someone about their mental health
Good2Talk: A phone and texting service for post-secondary students.
COVID-19: Rent assistance for small businesses
COVID-19: Support for businesses
Resources to prevent COVID-19 in the workplace
Managing your business during COVID-19