Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Public Health Ontario works with the Ministry of Health, local public health units and other health system partners to provide evidence and expertise that will support COVID-19 efforts. This includes:

• conducting laboratory testing and assessing evolving testing requirements
• surveillance of cases and epidemiological data analysis and reporting
• generating reports and guidance documents in response to public health, government, healthcare and partner needs
• infection prevention control and management training, guidance and support
• contract tracing training and implementation of various supports to local public health units
• scientific and technical advice, resources and surveillance to support the successful implementation of COVID-19 vaccine programs