Vulnerable populations and COVID-19

Canada Focused, Public Health, Vulnerable Populations

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While diseases can make anyone sick, some Canadians are more at risk of getting an infection and developing severe complications due to their health, social and economic circumstances. Organizations, staff and volunteers play an important role in helping to prevent these populations from getting or spreading the COVID-19 virus. This document lists simple suggestions to share, refer to and learn from to reduce spread and harmful impacts of COVID-19 in the vulnerable sector.

Download this two page PDF or refer to the site page to read the definitions and recommendations.

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    How to use this resource:

    • Read, consider and discuss the definitions of vulnerable populations.

    • Reflect on the short section on how organizations can support vulnerable populations. Complete the further reading suggested there.

    • Use the list of support suggestions as a start point to create a list that pertains to your group, work or organization. 

    • Ask what would be the best way to begin sharing simple things vulnerable populations can do to help keep themselves and others healthy; consider posters, social media posts, or other ways to impart the information.

    Engaging for Health Equity is a project of the Division of Social Accountability.

    The DSA is proud to be a part of the Saskatoon Inter-Agency Response to COVID-19 and for the critical equity-informed work that is happening in Saskatoon.

    Important: For public health recommendations on COVID–19 (symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and risk, and travel advice), please visit the Government of Canada’s website.

    For Saskatchewan COVID-19 news and information, visit the Government of Saskatchewan’s website.

    The DSA office is situated in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis and we acknowledge Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis people, which includes Treaties 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10. We pay our respect to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. We recognize the legacies of colonialism and systemic racism in Saskatchewan, which requires focused and sustained societal efforts as we confront historical and contemporary injustices and achieve health equity for all.