COVID-19 Response
MULTILINGUAL RESOURCES
MCIS has collected the following multilingual databases related to COVID-19. They are set up in English, but include a large amount of information and resources available in a high number of languages. If you know anyone else who can use the information in the links below, please feel free to share this page with them.
UPDATED NEWS
04-07-2021: Ontario introduces another stay-at-home order, declares third state of emergency
04-07-2021: Statement from the Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health Implementing COVID-19 Vaccination in Canada
04-01-2021: ESDC Youth employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) funding
04-01-2021: Ontario government moves to activate 4-week, province wide COVID-19 “emergency brake”
03-31-2021: Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on March 31, 2021
03-30-2021: Recall of certain sanitizers that may pose health risks
03-30-2021: The Government of Canada reminds travelers returning to Canada of COVID-19 border measures
03-29-2021: Health Canada taking further action to confirm the benefit-risk profile of the AstraZeneca Vaccine
03-29-2021: World Leaders to meet on strengthening financial measures to boost efforts to cope with COVID-19 fallout
03-28-2021: Vaccine Safety in Canada: What you should know
03-26-2021: Government of Canada invests in new research to address COVID-19 variants
03-25-2021: Support for Health Care and Vaccinations across Canada
03-17-2021: Vaccines and treatments for COVID-19: Vaccine rollout
03-17-2021: Coronavirus disease: Outbreak updates
03-16-2021: Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, which includes: support for individuals, businesses, and sectors
03-11-2021: Government of Canada COVID-19 Update for Indigenous Peoples and communities
03-11-2021: First Ministers mark the first anniversary of the global COVID-19 pandemic
03-10-2021: Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada
03-07-2021: CPHO Sunday Edition: Canada’s Two New COVID-19 Vaccines: What You Should Know
03-01-2021: Employment Insurance COVID-19: Temporary changes have been made to the EI program to help you access EI benefits. These changes are in effect until September 25, 2021.
BACK TO SCHOOL
- Ontario.ca – COVID-19: reopening schools
- City of Toronto – COVID-19: Spread the Word
- Government of Canada – COVID-19: Indigenous awareness resources
- Access Alliance – Multicultural Health and Community Services – Caring for Clients in COVID-19 (#C4CC) multilingual document archive
- The 519 – COVID-19: Emotional Self-Care
- Thunder Bay District Health Unit – Indigenous Languages
- CASSA Infographics in Tamil, Urdu, Punjabi, Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi, and Arabic (Google Drive)
- Legal Information Documents (SALCO) in Tamil, Urdu and Punjabi (Google Drive)
- Translation Commons – COVID-19 multilingual poster maker
- COVIDhelpTO helping front-line workers navigate financial and housing support programs
- Refugee 613 multilingual videos
- Middle Sex Health Unit – Multilingual Resources for COVID-19
HOW TO SPOT FAKE NEWS
COVID-19: POSTERS & GRAPHICS
Download posters and graphics in different languages about face masks, physical distancing, washing your hands, and protecting yourself from COVID-19.
Multilingual version: https://www.toronto.ca/home/covid-19/covid-19-how-you-can-help/covid-19-spread-the-word/
English version:
- Clean Your Hands
- Cover Your Cough
- Dos and Don’ts of Wearing a Mask
- Download the COVID Alert App
- Four Steps for Self-Protection
- How Does COVID-19 Spread?
- How to Clean Your Hands
- How to Wear a Mask
- Inclusive Service – Hearing
- Mandatory Mask or Face Covering
- Mental Health Support
- Physical Distancing
- Physical Distancing on Elevators
- Protect Yourself
- Tested Positive for COVID-19 and Financial Help
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE NEW ONTARIO SHUTDOWN
Click on the images to view downloadable PDF files (credit to: Refugee 613)