COVID-19

Important: The information in this chapter has been prepared in early 2022. For increased safety, please check and refer to the most updated information, procedures, and recommendations made by Health Canada, the Government of Nunavut / Public Health Department, and the policies put in place by your employer as the case. 

The world has recently been faced with a new virus – COVID-19. To limit the spread of the virus, food handlers are required to wear face masks during their work shift and use the correct handwashing method  every time before touching food or setting the table. 

Just the wearing of face shields to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is not recommended. If a face shield must be worn, it is recommended that it is used in combination with a face mask. 

COVID-19 Symptoms

Those who are infected with COVID-19 may have little to no symptoms. You may not know you have symptoms of COVID-19 because they are similar to a cold or flu. Symptoms may take up to 14 days to appear after exposure to COVID-19. This is the longest known infectious period for this disease.

Symptoms include:

• fever
• cough
• difficulty breathing
• pneumonia in both lungs