COVID-19 Q&A

How can you protect yourself from COVID-19?

1. Wear a mask
2. Get vaccinated
3. Social Distance
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Although some may have differing opinions regarding if COVID-19 can be avoided or protected from, the science shows that masks, vaccines and socially distancing have all helped against the fight of getting COVID-19.

How can you cure to mild COVID-19?

1. Antibiotic medication
2. Antiviral medication
3. Cold and Flu Medication
4. There is no cure
5. Vaccines

Scientists world-wide are currently trying to find a cure for COVID-19 but as of right now there is no specific medication that will resolve symptoms. Those in more critical cases have been treated using specific medications but these would not be applicable for use in milder cases. Vaccines are often also thought of a cure for COVID-19, and although it can help your symptoms and lessen your chance of getting the virus it will not magically make your symptoms go away.

What is the best vaccine to get?

1. Pfizer
2. Moderna
3. They are interchangeable and the best vaccine to get is any vaccine!

Many people started “shopping” for vaccines and would not get specific vaccines based off the brand name. It is important to note that just because some vaccines are recommended for specific age groups, does not mean that they will negatively impact the whole population. For example, just because people aged 18-29 are recommended to get the Pfizer vaccine over the Moderna vaccine because of symptoms faced in studies, does not mean that people who are 40 should be concerned about taking the Moderna vaccine.

How long are you required to self-isolate if you get COVID-19 in Ontario?

1. 14 days
2. 5 days if you are no longer feeling symptoms  
3. 8 days if you are no longer feeling symptoms
4. You only need to self-isolate if you have symptoms and you can stop isolating once you do not have symptoms

According to the Ontario guidelines you must self-isolate for at least 5 days after testing positive for COVID-19 and must continue to isolate if you feel symptoms passed this date. However, you can still be contagious so you should still isolate and stay away from people.

What is the most protective mask you can wear?

1. KN95 or N95 masks
2. Surgical masks
3. Cloth masks
4. Bandanas
5. Winter scarf

KN95 and N95 masks are known to be the most effective, however, double masking using surgical masks or surgical and cloth masks can be seen to be very effective as well.