The Alberta government declared a public health emergency on March 17, 2020. For the latest information on the Covid-19 and how you can help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, with the expert advice of the Chief Medical Officer, please visit alberta.ca. 

If you recently returned from travel outside Canada or have symptoms - cough, fever, fatigue or difficulty breathing:

• How to self isolate
• stay home – do not go to an ER or clinic
• take the COVID-19 self-assessment test
• call Health Link 811 for testing and instructions

Social Distancing Tips, if you must leave your home

The City of Edmonton declared a Local State of Emergency, effective March 20, 2020. Check edmonton.ca/COVID-19 for updates on Edmonton transit, information on City facilities and attractions, property tax updates and more. 

The Government of Canada website has resources for travelers, travel advisories, resources, and action plans for Covid-19 (coronavirus). 

Taxes

• Canadians will have until June 1, 2020 to file their tax returns.
• The deadline to pay off any outstanding balances interest-free will be extended to August 31, 2020. 
• Any federal benefits you are currently receiving will not be interrupted.

• Covid 19 Coronavirus Factsheet
• Be Prepared for Covid 19

• COVID-19 Fraud & Scam Alert (Alberta Council on Aging)
• Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (Government of Canada)

• Seniors' Centres Without Walls|Free telephone-based social and health program)
• University of Alberta's Massive Open Online Courses  (MOOC) | Free online courses, such as Dino 101, Indigenous Canada, Mountains 101, Palentology
• Edmonton Public Library | Free with library card online resources for learning, e-books, audio, music and more!
• Open Culture | Free courses, ebooks, textbooks, music, movies and more!
• Coursera | Free online courses

• Italian Museums Tours
• The British Museum (London, England)

• Guggenheim Museum (New York, USA)

• Musée d’Orsay (Paris, France)
• Rijksmuseum (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
• Van Gogh Museum (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
• MASP - Museu de Arte de São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand (São Paulo, Brazil)
  
  
• Historical Home Tours 

• Fitness Blender (Free workout videos you can customize the duration, intensity, and type of exercises)
• YMCA 360
• Tai Chi (gentle exercise)
• Yoga Classes
• At Home Workouts (High Intensity)
• Essentrics Workout Videos
• Do Yoga With Me 
• Go4Life Workout Videos for Seniors
• Chair Zumba (Edmonton instructor!)
• Westend Seniors Activity Centre 8-Week Fitness Program
• Walk at Home 
• Pilates
• Strengthen & Stretch