A message from the N4 team about COVID-19

On behalf of the entire N4 team, our hearts and thoughts go out to everyone around the world who has been impacted by COVID-19. When we first embarked on launching the N4 platform, the world was a different place, with no global pandemic on the horizon. Now, we are all monitoring the rapidly changing and unpredictable situation and we have implemented the necessary measures to do our part in mitigating the spread of this virus, including working remotely and using technology to maintain contact with our colleagues across the country.

Our thanks go out to all the first responders, emergency crews, front-line and essential workers in all fields and disciplines who are serving our communities with dedication and perseverance. We salute all of you who are working tirelessly to provide care and support to the most vulnerable and high-risk populations- you are, each and every one, a hero, and we thank you for all that you are doing.

Behind the scenes we continue to work on the N4 platform so that we can connect with you and share our resources and support -particularly during a challenging public health crisis like this. The N4 platform is now live, with resources, data tools, a discussion forum and community of practice coming soon, to be of help to you, to provide you with a space to engage with colleagues, to share your thoughts and ideas. So check in with us here regularly over the coming weeks.

Links about how COVID-19 is impacting immigrants:

• WHO - Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Pandemic
• WHO - Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) travel advice
• WHO - Q&A on coronaviruses (COVID-19)
• Johns Hopkins University - COVID-19 Dashboard
• Government of Canada: Glossary on the COVID-19 pandemic