The novel coronavirus, now referred to as COVID-19 was declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a global pandemic on March 11th, 2020. Since that time, there have been many security measures taken by international federal and regional governments in efforts to contain the spread of the virus and to isolate it.
12TH ANNUAL TREK FOR TOURETTE WAS HELD VIRTUALLY ON MAY 31ST.
As of March 16th, 2020, Tourette Canada’s Board of Directors made a decision to postpone the 12th annual Trek for Tourette, originally scheduled a national date of March 29th, 2020, to now be held on May 31st, 2020. This decision was made for the safety and security of everyone involved.
With that said, there are several locations showing support for Trek amidst these uncertain times in alternative ways, mainly through virtual means. Read more about our “Virtual Trek Initiative” here.
COVID-19 PANDEMIC EXTERNAL RESOURCE LIST
Below are several key links to external websites of authoritative health organizations on the front lines of this pandemic.
World Health Organization (WHO)
Canadian Centre for Disease and Control (CCDC)
Please, also see the following helpful links from our friends at Holland-Bloorview Rehabilitation Hospital in Toronto that is also a good resource to help you and your family during this difficult time.
HOLLAND-BLOORVIEW LINKS
FAMILY TIPSHEET: Your legal rights during COVID-19
COVID-19: Tip Sheets and Resources
GOVERNMENT RESOURCES
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan: Support for Canadians and Businesses
Employment Standards Amendment Act (Infectious Disease Emergencies), 2020
Your guide to the Employment Standards Act
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As the current global situation around the pandemic unfolds, we at Tourette Canada will do our very best to update this page with relevant and factual information on this rapidly unfolding situation. We thank all of our website visitors for their patience in our communication around what we as an organization are doing about the pandemic when it comes to our business and protecting the TS community, and we hope that you and everyone you hold dear is safe.
