In-language videos about staying safe from COVID-19 and flu this winter

In collaboration with the Western Public Health Unit, bicultural workers from IPC Health and Foundation House have recorded in-language videos about how best to protect yourself from COVID-19 and flu.

The bicultural workers have shared these videos with communities through their networks but links to the videos are also available below.

The videos cover the following key messages:

1. Get vaccinated: make sure you are up to date with your COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations. They the best way to protect yourself against severe illness from COVID-19.
2. Mask up: wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth when you are indoors with other people or unable to socially distance.
3. Test early: if you have cold or flu-like symptoms, it’s important to do a COVID-19 test as soon as possible so you can receive appropriate care.
4. Talk to your GP about treatment: some people are eligible for antiviral medication to reduce their risk of severe disease from COVID-19 if they become infected.

Videos are available in the following languages:

• Juba Arabic
• Arabic
• Assyrian
• Bengali
• Burmese
• Chaldean
• Chin
• Dinka
• Hindi
• Karen (Pwo)
• Karen (Sgaw)
• Karenni
• Nepalese
• Pashto
• Punjabi
• Tamil

The videos, along with other translated resources, can be found on our translated materials page.