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19 Mar Update re travel from Canada to Ireland: Any Irish citizen who is unsure of their situation in Canada, should seriously consider their options as a matter of urgency and if they decide to return home, they should do so as soon as possible, preferably by this weekend given the rapidly changing circumstances.

19 Mar Saskatchewan declares state of emergency, says move gives broad powers to address COVID-19 pandemic. Ontario, B.C. have taken same step; public health emergencies, which give more powers to public health officer, in effect in Ont., Que., Alberta, B.C., N.L., P.E.I., territories.

19 Mar CBC news- B.C. declares provincial state of emergency to respond to COVID-19

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/covid-19-bc-update-public-safety-minister-mike-farnworth-live-1.5501769?fbclid=IwAR1gdBPu-lXrpmk01EAyofWNvxZTH0XbzVg1UDRSgp9I81tj2QO50eq5CKA...

18 Mar *ALBERTA* There are no COVID test centres currently set up but residents are encouraged to complete self-assessment online https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Journey/COVID-19/Pages/COVID-Self-Assessment.aspx If concerned that you have symptoms call ahead to Health Link for next steps

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/healthinfo/link/index.html...

18 Mar *VANCOUVER* Although Vancouver don’t as of yet have COVID test centers set up, they are encouraging people to use an online screening tool https://covid19.thrive.health/ If you feel you are showing symptoms of COVID then the next step is to call HealthLinkBC (8-1-1) for next steps to take.

18 Mar BREAKING NEWS: Federal Government Announces Significant Changes to EI: EMERGENCY SUPPORT BENEFIT to assist those who lose their jobs and are ineligible for EI and those who are self-employed.The CANADA CHILD BENEFIT will also be boosted in the coming months. The GST credit will also be supplemented for those with low incomes (this will take place in May). More inf to follow re eligibility re the above.

18 Mar Toronto Public Health confirms that “OHIP coverage is not required to be seen at a COVID-19 Assessment Centre” Find an Assessment Centre near you, using the link below!

https://www.toronto.ca/home/covid-19/covid-19-health-advice/covid-19-assessment-centres/...

17 Mar COVID-19 Update from the Irish Embassy in Ottawa

https://www.dfa.ie/irish-embassy/canada/...

17 Mar IRISH TIMES- How to cope with Covid-19 anxiety

https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/health-family/coronavirus-how-to-cope-with-covid-19-anxiety-1.4202396...