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Influenza Pandemic

Declaration of enhanced conditions means that an abnormal event, potential or actual emergency has been detected or is in development. Under these conditions the ministry enhances its surveillance and monitoring activities and takes appropriate related actions.

Pandemic Resources for Employers

Public health officials from around the world have warned that we are overdue for an influenza pandemic. This site will be updated as further information becomes available. Please check the site regularly during planning and response stages. Increasingly, health officials are talking not about "if", but about "when" the next pandemic will occur.

Therefore, it is essential that businesses and organizations make reasonable efforts to protect the health of their employees, safeguard critical operations and plan for this eventuality.

This site is here to help organizations make such preparations. For any questions on what your organization can do to prepare, contact the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care's Emergency Management Branch :

For More Information

Call ServiceOntario, Infoline at 1-866-532-3161
(Toll-free in Ontario only)
TTY 1-800-387-5559. In Toronto, TTY 416-327-4282
Hours of operation : 8:30am - 5:00pm

If you are a member of the media, call Communications and Information Branch at 416-314-6197 or visit our News Room section.

 

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