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COVID-19 is the cause of a current global pandemic. The situation is constantly evolving. Brampton Nuclear Services continues to monitor the situation closely to ensure we protect our patients and ourselves during this crucial time, while still providing the highest quality patient care possible.

We are following official guidance from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO), the Ontario Medical Association (OMA), and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and shutting down all but essential services.

WE ARE PROVIDING DIAGNOSTIC SCHEDULED TESTING

To protect Patients and Staff we are following CDC guidelines

• Social Distancing in Clinic -well-ventilated space that allows waiting patients and visitors to be separated- keeping a distance of at least 2 metres (2 arms length)
• COVID-19 Screening by phone prior to appointment and on arrival.
• Patients are welcome to wait in their vehicle once they have registered with medical office staff.
• Clinic staff will be following Public Health of Canada Guideline for Infection Control in Healthcare Settings – including risk assessment sanitation of washrooms, waiting areas, machines and workstations

If you need to contact the office, leave a message on the voicemail at 905-791-3458 and your call will be returned by one of our medical office team.

COVID-19 Patient Information: COVID-19 is a respiratory virus that can cause an illness like a common cold. In some cases, the virus may cause a more severe respiratory infection leading to hospitalization and respiratory and cardiac failure. Patients at greatest risk include those with:

• Cardiovascular disease
• Diabetes
• Chronic respiratory disease
• Hypertension
• Cancer

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 of COVID-19 may take up to 14 days to appear after exposure to COVID-19 they include:

• Fever
• New or changing cough (productive or non-productive)
• Fatigue and muscle pain
• Difficulty breathing
• Respiratory failure

To protect yourself against COVID-19, you should:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use alcohol-based (minimum 60% alcohol) hand sanitizer if soap is not available.
• Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your arm, not your hand.
• Avoid touching your face unless your hands are clean.
• Stay at home as much as possible, especially if you are sick.
• Avoid public gatherings and maintain social distancing (minimum 3-6 feet separation).

We kindly ask that you isolate yourself - DO NOT present to clinic. INSTEAD: Contact TeleHealth (1-866-797-0000)

PLEASE HELP TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF INFECTION