{"id":18693,"date":"2020-04-09T19:40:58","date_gmt":"2020-04-10T02:40:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/?p=18693"},"modified":"2021-01-04T13:18:44","modified_gmt":"2021-01-04T21:18:44","slug":"coronavirus-socialdistancing-quarantine-selfisolation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/covid-19\/coronavirus-socialdistancing-quarantine-selfisolation\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s the difference between quarantine, self-isolation and social distancing?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>By now we have all heard the words &#8220;quarantine&#8221;, &#8220;self-isolation&#8221;, and &#8220;social distancing&#8221; multiple times across various news and social media platforms. While these terms are all quite similar to each other, it&#8217;s important to know the distinction for each term, and what guidelines you should, therefore, be following. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"toc\"><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">Jump to tips and guidelines for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid black; text-align: center; margin: 20px 0%; padding: 20px\">\n<p><a href=\"#social-distancing\">Social Distancing<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#Quarantine\">Quarantine<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#Self-isolation\">Self-isolation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.myDivDownload {\n  background-color: #FFF2E7;    \n  text-align: center;\n  padding: 30px 30px 30px 30px;\n  font-size: 18px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"myDivDownload\">\n<p><strong>Illustration Packs For Quarantine, Social Distancing, and Self-Isolation:<br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID-Information-through-Illustration-Social-Distancing-Quarantine-Self-isolation.zip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download Here<\/a><\/strong>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<br>\n<h2 id=\"social-distancing\">Social Distancing&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At this time, as ordered by our provincial and federal governments, everybody should be practicing social distancing.&nbsp;This means, you should:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"272\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-16-1024x272.png\" alt=\"difference between quarantine and isolation canada\" class=\"wp-image-19010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-16-1024x272.png 1024w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-16-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-16-768x204.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:-10px;text-align:center\"><br>Keep a distance of at least 2&nbsp;metres or 6 feet (approximately <br>2 arm lengths) from&nbsp;anyone outside your household.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"272\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-17-1024x272.png\" alt=\"difference between isolation and quarantine canada\" class=\"wp-image-19011\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-17-1024x272.png 1024w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-17-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-17-768x204.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">Limit contact with &#8220;high risk&#8221; individuals, like older <br>adults and those with underlying health conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"272\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-18-1024x272.png\" alt=\"difference between isolate and quarantine canada\" class=\"wp-image-19012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-18-1024x272.png 1024w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-18-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-18-768x204.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">Limit outings to grocery stores &#8211; preferably once a week.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"272\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-19-1024x272.png\" alt=\"difference between self isolation and quarantine canada\" class=\"wp-image-19013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-19-1024x272.png 1024w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-19-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-19-768x204.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">Avoid crowded places and non-essential gatherings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"272\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-20-1024x272.png\" alt=\"canada difference between quarantine and isolation\" class=\"wp-image-19014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-20-1024x272.png 1024w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-20-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-20-768x204.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">Avoid common greetings, such as handshakes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.myDivDownload {\n  background-color: #FFF2E7;    \n  text-align: center;\n  padding: 30px 5px 30px 5px;\n  font-size: 18px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"myDivDownload\">\n<p><strong>Social Distancing Illustration Pack: <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID-Information-through-Illustration-Social-Distancing.zip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<br>\n<style>\n.myDivRenter {\n  background-color: #D3EBDE;    \n  text-align: center;\n  padding: 30px 50px 30px 50px;\n  font-size: 16px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"myDivRenter\">\n<h2><strong>liv.rent &#8211; Canada&#8217;s trusted house &#038; apartment rental website<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Search houses, rooms, condos and apartments for rent.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Verified Landlords:<\/b> Rent from a trusted landlord. Look for the &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2019\/10\/verification-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ID Verified<\/a>&#8221; tag to identify which landlords have been pre-screened.<\/li>\n<li><b>Quality Rentals:<\/b> Easily identify listings that have been verified by our team. Check by &#8220;ID&#8221; or &#8220;Business Licence&#8221;.<\/li>\n<li><b>One-Click Application:<\/b> Fill out your <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2019\/08\/apply-to-multiple-listings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Renter Resume<\/a> once and apply to multiple listings in just a few clicks.<\/li>\n<br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/vancouver\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><button>Browse Listings<\/button><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<br>\n<h2 id=\"Quarantine\">Quarantine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Quarantining&nbsp;separates and restricts the movement of people who may have been exposed to a contagious disease (COVID-19) to see if they fall ill. It is an important precautionary measure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is&nbsp;mandated by the government for&nbsp;a period of&nbsp;14 days&nbsp;if:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You are returning from travel outside of Canada.<\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;ve been told by public health authority that you may have been exposed and need to quarantine despite being asymptomatic. <\/li>\n<li>You have had close contact with a suspected, probable or confirmed case of COVID-19.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"272\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-02-1024x272.png\" alt=\"what is the difference between isolation and quarantine canada\" class=\"wp-image-19015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-02-1024x272.png 1024w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-02-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-02-768x204.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Rules for Quarantining<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things&nbsp;to&nbsp;do:&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"272\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-03-1024x272.png\" alt=\"isolation vs quarantine canada\" class=\"wp-image-19016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-03-1024x272.png 1024w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-03-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-03-768x204.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">Stay at home&nbsp;+ monitor&nbsp;for&nbsp;symptoms&nbsp;such as fever, cough and <br>shortness of breath.&nbsp;If symptoms develop, call <a href=\"tel:811\">811<\/a> or your health care provider to see if you should be tested and for further guidance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"272\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-05-1024x272.png\" alt=\"self isolation vs quarantine canada\" class=\"wp-image-19017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-05-1024x272.png 1024w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-05-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-05-768x204.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">Wash hands regularly, avoid touching your face and wipe down<br> high-touch areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"272\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-06-1024x272.png\" alt=\"difference between isolation and quarantine\" class=\"wp-image-19018\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-06-1024x272.png 1024w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-06-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-06-768x204.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">&nbsp;Practice social distancing in your home by staying at least 2 metres away from other household members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.myDivDownload {\n  background-color: #FFF2E7;    \n  text-align: center;\n  padding: 30px 5px 30px 5px;\n  font-size: 18px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"myDivDownload\">\n<p><strong>Quarantine Illustration Pack: <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID-Information-through-Illustration-Quarantine.zip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<br>\n<div style=\"border: 2px solid lightcoral; text-align: center; margin: 20px 0%; padding: 20px; color: #BD8D7C;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><b>&gt;&gt; Recommended Reading:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2020\/04\/social-distancing-dos-and-donts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Social Distancing Rules In Canada<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<br>\n<h2 id=\"Self-isolation\">Self-isolation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically considered more acute than quarantine, self-isolation&nbsp;separates sick people with COVID-19 from people who are not sick. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"362\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-07-1024x362.png\" alt=\"covid 19 update canada\" class=\"wp-image-19019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-07-1024x362.png 1024w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-07-300x106.png 300w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-07-768x271.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Rules for Self-isolation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It is&nbsp;necessary if:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You\u2019ve been diagnosed with COVID-19, or are waiting to hear the results of a lab test for COVID-19 <\/li>\n<li>You have symptoms of COVID-19, however mild.<\/li>\n<li>You have returned from travel outside Canada with symptoms of COVID-19 (mandatory)<\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;ve been told by public health authority that you may have been exposed and need to isolate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<br>\n<h3>Things to do:&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"272\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-08-1024x272.png\" alt=\"self isolation rules canada\" class=\"wp-image-19020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-08-1024x272.png 1024w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-08-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-08-768x204.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">If you live with others, isolate yourself in one room. <br>If this isn\u2019t possible, maintain at least a&nbsp;6 foot&nbsp;circle of space around you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"272\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-09-1024x272.png\" alt=\"quarantine and isolation difference\" class=\"wp-image-19021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-09-1024x272.png 1024w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-09-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-09-768x204.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">Use separate bowls\/plates\/cutlery\/utensils + use kitchen at different times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"272\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-10-1024x272.png\" alt=\"self isolation canada\" class=\"wp-image-19022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-10-1024x272.png 1024w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-10-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-10-768x204.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">Minimize time spent in shared spaces.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"272\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-11-1024x272.png\" alt=\"difference between quarantine and self isolation\" class=\"wp-image-19023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-11-1024x272.png 1024w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-11-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-11-768x204.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">Use separate bathroom from rest of household if possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"272\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-12-1024x272.png\" alt=\"canada isolation vs quarantine\" class=\"wp-image-19024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-12-1024x272.png 1024w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-12-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-12-768x204.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">Wear a mask at home when in the same room as others<br>and when someone brings you food and necessities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"272\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-05-1-1024x272.png\" alt=\"vancouver quarantine rules\" class=\"wp-image-19025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-05-1-1024x272.png 1024w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-05-1-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-05-1-768x204.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">Wash hands after interacting with others. Use soap and water.<br> If that&#8217;s not possible, use hand sanitizer or disinfecting wipes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"272\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-14-1024x272.png\" alt=\"self isolation\" class=\"wp-image-19026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-14-1024x272.png 1024w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-14-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-14-768x204.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">Wipe down surfaces such as door knobs, cellphones, computers, countertops and other areas touched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"272\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-15-1024x272.png\" alt=\"social distancing canada\" class=\"wp-image-19027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-15-1024x272.png 1024w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-15-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID2-20-15-768x204.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">Monitor symptoms and&nbsp;if they worsen&nbsp;call your health care <br>provider or local hospital&nbsp;immediately&nbsp;for further instruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.myDivDownload {\n  background-color: #FFF2E7;    \n  text-align: center;\n  padding: 30px 5px 30px 5px;\n  font-size: 18px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"myDivDownload\">\n<p><strong>Self-isolation Illustration Pack: <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COVID-Information-through-Illustration-Self-isolation.zip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<br>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>As always, check reliable, government sources for the most up-to-date information. This is an evolving crisis and advice changes from time to time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recommended Sources:<\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/diseases\/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection\/symptoms\/provincial-territorial-resources-covid-19.html\">Provincial\/Territorial Health Authorities<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bccdc.ca\/health-info\/diseases-conditions\/covid-19\">Canadian Centre for Disease Control<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/covid-19.bccdc.ca\/\">BC Centre for Disease Control<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<br>\n<p>For BC Landlords and Tenants, check out our previous posts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2020\/03\/coronavirus-canada-resources-for-landlords-and-tenants\/\">Coronavirus (COVID-19) Canada \u2013 Resources for Landlords and Tenants<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2020\/03\/coronavirus-canada-renter-landlord-update\/\">Coronavirus (COVID-19) Canada \u2013 Update For Landlords and Tenants<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2020\/04\/coronavirus-rent-relief-canada\/\">Coronavirus (COVID-19) Canada &#8211; Rent Relief For Renters<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<br>\n<style>\n.button {\n  background-color: #7495AC;\n  border: 5px #26425C;\n  color: white;\n  padding: 10px 30px;\n  text-align: center;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  display: inline-block;\n  font-size: 15px;\n  margin: 5px 0px 20px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-23097\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Digital-Contracts-Cropped-2.gif\" alt=\"Find apartments &amp; houses for rent with the liv.rent app\" width=\"196\" height=\"370\" style=\"float:left;\">\n\n<h2 style=\"color: #3E5B77;\">Rethink The Way You Rent<\/h2>\n\n<p>Not on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">liv.rent<\/a><\/strong> yet? 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