| Mount Allison is actively monitoring all advisories issued by Health Canada, the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, The World Health Organization and the New Brunswick Department of Health and Wellness. The University has also watched closely the decisions and services provided by other Canadian institutions in response to global events. As a result, Mount Allison has taken the initiative to write a comprehensive policy that reflects the procedures of Health Canada and Public Health Services. In conjunction with this, the University would like to provide the following resources on SARS, enabling individuals to better understand the virus, procedures and policies around world, and statistical information. It is important to put all of these events into context, therefore we invite you to utilize the resources available below. | |
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| Individuals showing symptoms of SARS are encouraged by Public Health Services to contact Telecare (1 800-244-8353) for an assessment. The Telecare system has been set up to provide Triage services, to assess individual cases for symptoms and provide direction to people who require medical assistance. Individuals are requested not to go to their doctor's office if they are showing symptoms of SARS. It is also encouraged that individuals telephone Telecare, before going to the Sackville Memorial Hospital so that Telecare can determine whether or not you should be sent directly to the Moncton Emergency Department in the event that you may be a suspect or probable case or it is safe for you to go to Sackville Memorial Hospital. | |
| If you do not use the Telecare service, and you think that you might have symptoms of SARS, it is recommended that you call Sackville Memorial Hospital in advance to alert of your arrival and, upon arrival, enter the Sackville Memorial Hospital not through the front door but rather through the Emergency door located on the right hand side of the building (when facing the Hospital). Signs are posted on the Hospital and Emergency entrances for guidance. You will be assessed for symptoms and sent to the Moncton Emergency Department if it is possible that you are a suspect or probable case. | |
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the most up to date explanation of SARS symptoms, please visit the
following Website: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/english/protection/warnings/sars/sars-questions.html
For
definition of suspect and probable cases, please visit the following
Website: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/pphb-dgspsp/sars-sras/sarscasedef-0317-e.html |
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| In response to the current events surrounding SARS, Mount Allison has provided an Emergency Response Service through its new Study Abroad Website http://www.mta.ca/massie/study-abroad/ The Policy on SARS is available at http://www.mta.ca/sars/sars_policy.pdf (PDF). | |
| We encourage individuals to access the following Websites on a regular basis as updates are daily and provide official information at the national and international levels: | |
| Health
Canada: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/english/protection/warnings/sars/index.html |
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| World
Health Organization http://www.who.Int/csr/sars/en/ |
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| For travel advisories and Information on worldwide screening procedures please visit the following websites: | |
| The
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/travel/menu-en. asp |
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| Health
Canada Travel Advisory: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/english/protection/warnings/sars/ sars-travel.html |
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| Health
Canada daily updates on SARS, including text on travel screening procedures: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/english/protection/warnings/sars/index.html |
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| Health
Canada daily updates on SARS, including text on travel screening procedures: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/english/protection/warnings/sars/index.html |
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| World
Health Organization: http://www.who.int/csr/sars/travel/en/ |
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| For information on the best known preventative measures, please visit the following Websites: | |
| Health
Canada Questions and Answers: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/english/protection/warnings/sars/sars-questions.html |
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| Health
Canada SARS fact sheet: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/pphb-dgspsp/sars-sras/ic-ci/sars-icg-public-e.html |
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| For information on SARS statistics or Canadian health, please visit the following Websites: | |
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Health
Canada- Summary of SARS cases/Epidemiological findings: Statistics
Canada- Selected leading causes of death: Statistics
Canada-Free Data on Mortality in Canada (select preferred data): |
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| Should you have any questions regarding Mount Alison's policy for SARS or the response measures that have been put in place, do not hesitate to contact the Study Abroad website as indicated above for updated information, email: massie@mta.ca, or call the International Liaison Officer of the University at: (506) 364-2116 | |
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