• All non-essential travel outside Canada is to be avoided, the US border is closed to non-essential traffic.
• All Canadians currently abroad are urged to return to Canada ASAP.
• All travellers returning from any destination outside of Canada are required to self-isolate for 14 days from the date of return (see the infographic below for specific information on what is involved in self-isolation).
• As the possibility of coming in contact with someone with confirmed COVID 19 increases, we have included this link from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) on self monitoring and isolation.
• If you have symptoms (fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat) when attempting to board a plane to return to Canada you will not be allowed on the flight.
• Airlines are reducing capacity and flights (e.g. - Air Canada is operating at 50% of normal capacity), such that it may be difficult to return to Canada later.
• As of 18 March, international arrivals by air (excluding USA, Caribbean, and Mexico) will only be through Toronto, Montreal, Calgary or Vancouver.
• There is enhanced screening and advice on self-isolation at all airports (see the infographic below).

• The IOC and IPC are working daily with International Sport Federations to develop fair alternate qualifying processes. 
• INS, CSIO, CSIC, CSCS, CSCM, CSIP and CSCA are all physically closed but are providing remote services as many staff are working from home. Contact your regional institute or centre as below for details on accessing service.

• All CSI Pacific staff are working remotely and at present, providing only remote support and services to their sporting partners.
• As the Camosun Athletic and Exercise Therapy Clinic is closed, Medical and Paramedical providers are also only able to provide remote services at this time. If an athlete would like a medical consultation, please contact CSI Pacific CMO Dr. McCluskey at pmccluskey@csipacific.ca.
• If an athlete would like a physiotherapy consultation, please email Sue Lott at suzyqlott@gmail.com
• If you would like a Strength and Conditioning Consult, please contact your sport's CSI Pacific S&C lead
• If you would like a Physiology consult, please consult your sports physiology lead.

• Physicians are available for in-person clinical appointments by contacting our Medical Coordinator at 587-830-2240 or mcosh@csicalgary.ca. General advice and/or follow-up appointments can also be arranged remotely via telephone pending each athlete's unique situation.
• Athletes in need of sport therapy services should contact their team therapist directly by email or telephone to schedule in-person or virtual rehabilitation. Athletes needing to hear from a therapist should contact the Medical Coordinator at the number / email address above.
• Strength and conditioning staff are also available for in-person or remote consultation, please contact your coach directly by email or phone. 

• Nutrition and mental training, and strength and conditioning contact your service provider via email, or Travis Laycock at travis.laycock@sasktel.net or the Athlete Services Manager Kia Schollar at kschollar@sasksport.ca
• Game Plan and mental health services contact Lisa Hoffart (Game Plan Advisor) lhoffart@mygameplan.ca
• CSCS/Sask Sport offices are closed to the public, but can be reached via email at mdezell@sasksport.ca or cell phone at 306-281-5814. 

• Nutrition and Sport Psychology services continue as usual. Please contact your service provider or the Athlete Services Manager, Scott Sywy (scott@cscm.ca) for access.
• Strength & Conditioning services are being provided over video link. National Team and NSO identified athletes are being provided with equipment for home use following an assessment of needs and space constraints. Please contact your service provider or the Athlete Services Manager, Scott Sywy (scott@cscm.ca) for more information.
• Lab/Physiological testing is available to athletes on a 1-to-1 basis, provided they have adhered to any quarantine or self-isolation protocols following travel or potential exposure. To discuss specific circumstances, please contact our Physiologist, Jeremie Chase (jeremie@cscm.ca).

• Physicians are available for remote consultation by contacting our Medical Coordinator at 647-725-4105 or sportmedicine@csiontario.ca. We are actively contacting everyone who had an existing physician appointment when we closed.
• Therapy staff are checking in with athletes in their caseload on a regular basis by remote means to check their exercise programs, progressions, and how they are doing. Athletes needing to hear from a therapist should contact the Medical Coordinator at the number or email address above.
• Strength and conditioning staff at CSIO also remotely communicating with the athletes they normally train, are available for remote consultation, and can be contacted directly by email or phone.

• Physicians are available for remote consultation either by contacting them directly or through our medical secretary who is working remotely 514-255-1000 ext 301 or email: medical@insquebec.org. All athletes who had an appointment were contacted either by phone or email.
• Therapy staff are checking in with athletes in their caseload on a regular basis by remote means to check their exercise programs, progressions, and how they are doing. Athletes needing to hear from a therapist should contact the medical secretary at the number / email address above.
• Strength and conditioning staff are also available for remote consultation. They are working on developing home programs, implementing web sessions (for small groups) and we are exploring equipment loan programs.​

• CSCA staff is all working remotely. All performance services experts are prepared to assist athletes and coaches as required. 
• All Game Plan services are available as well as inquiries regarding specific challenges that athletes are facing through this period of uncertainty. 

• NSOs determine optimal adapted training environments and strategies to support athlete training and overall well-being. NSOs are encouraged to contact CSIs/CSCs to communicate required initiatives or support to meet athlete needs.
• As noted before athletes should not seek on-site medical attention for respiratory conditions (cough, fever, runny nose, sore throat) at CSI/CSC clinics if they are feeling ill. Consult with local public health authorities or CMOs by telephone or email to discuss treatment, isolation or the need for testing.
• Over the last 48 hours there have been multiple closures and restrictions on public gatherings, restaurants, bars, casinos, gyms, libraries, etc. across the country. This varies by region. Check the provincial links here (PROVINCIAL LINKS) or your own city links for details and specifics.

• As reported by WHO and in the British Medical Journal published 17 Mar, people with suspected COVID-19 should avoid non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (so-called NSAIDs such as: ibuprofen / Advil / Motrin; naproxen / Aleve; diclofenac / Voltaren; ASA / Aspirin; others) for symptoms and use acetaminophen / Tylenol instead. 
• The use of NSAIDs may lead to more serious symptoms of respiratory or septic complications and cardiovascular complications. 
• If symptomatic relief of fever or aches and pains is required, use acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol or other brands thereof), not NSAIDs.

• NSOs should withhold athletes/coaches/staff with symptoms from attending training.
• Medical advice recommends that self-isolation includes staying at home and avoiding all mass gatherings and public transport. Training outside (e.g. running) is permissible in isolation; avoiding social gatherings or training groups.
• Spacing of 2 metres or greater for exercising athletes (equivalent to 4m² = 45ft² floor space per athlete in indoor spaces) is recommended and should be adopted by NSOs in terms of athlete and equipment spacing.
• If training facilities are still accessible NSOs should check with facility cleaning services regarding cleaning fluids and enhanced practices to ensure optimal effectiveness of products, and to ensure that cleaning is directed at surfaces frequently touched by hands rather than floors and walls, etc.
• NSOs should strongly review training in public venues that they cannot control for enhanced hygienic practices or social spacing appropriate to athletes. Consider off-hour use and NSO involvement in monitoring of cleaning.

• It is important to attend to the mental health of athletes whose training or qualification for 2020 Summer Games may have been interrupted by this pandemic.
• Athletes can reach out to mental health professionals or mental performance consultants through their NSO or at regional institutes by email.
• Please see the linked infographic from Game Plan for additional advice below.

• 1% have no symptoms
• 81% have mild symptoms
• 14% have severe symptoms that cause them to miss work or go to the hospital
• 5% have severe symptoms that lead to ICU admission, including a fatality rate of 2.3%
• The fatality rate is highest in those that are elderly and have other medical conditions
• The estimate of risk to athletes (i.e., younger and healthier) is thought to be similar to the risk of health care workers; 0.3% fatality rate

• The risks associated with travel and competitions vary with multiple factors including location, age and origin of participants, indoor vs outdoor venues, and contact vs non-contact sports, among others. Check with your team physician, NSO CMO, or SMAC CMO for detailed consideration of these issues.
• Make an appointment with your team physician or regular doctor prior to departure to ensure that your vaccinations are up-to-date and that you will have enough of your regular medications, with the appropriate documentation, for your entire trip and at least an additional week. Vaccinations need to be administered well in advance of travel to be effective.
• Travel advisories change frequently. Check the Government of Canada Travel Health Notices regularly prior to departure as well, as the immigration department of the country you will travel to next.
• It is best to have contingency travel plans in place with the ability to change flights if needed.
• There is no need to alter your exercise or training if you are feeling well, nor do you need to wear a mask in public.

• Where travelling to places with an elevated risk, NSOs are urged to have a team doctor travel with the team. Other health professionals should not be expected to coordinate or provide medical care.
• Having appropriate travel insurance for your team that can be relied upon in the event a medical evacuation is necessary.
• When planning training camps, consider factors such as ease of access to medical resources and the prevalence of infection rates in neighbouring countries.
• Sporting Events in Canada:
• There have been very few cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in Canada. There is currently no indication for event organizers to delay or postpone sporting events in Canada.
• For international athletes travelling to compete in Canada, only the Government of Canada should provide details the current travel restrictions in place. At present, the Government of Canada is asking only those that have returned from the Hubei province in the last 14 days should self-isolate for 14 days and contact your local health authority within 24 hours of arriving in Canada. There are no other recommendations. Event organizers should not impose additional restrictions on international athletes. All travelers that have symptoms of fever, cough and shortness of breath should be advised to have a physician assessment.
• Mass gathering and sporting events can pose additional infection control challenges in general. If there is concern regarding your event, please discuss with your Chief Medical Officer who can help put in place risk mitigation strategies in conjunction with your local public health unit if required.

• WHO travel advice
• WHO emergency dashboard
• WHO situation reports
• WHO Coronavirus Myth Busters
• USA Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Johns Hopkins COVID-19 dashboard