In response to the spread of the COVID-19 virus in Canada, CANAAF is actively discussing alternative options and additional precautionary measures for upcoming events, including the Spring Toronto Support Session on April 18th, 2020 and Come Together 2020 Conference, July 17-19th, 2020. The safety and health of our volunteers and guests is our priority and we are following expert advisories such as those from WHO, Canadian Public Health Association, and the CDC.
To stay informed on CANAAF event modifications/cancellations, please sign-up for our email newsletters on our homepage, and stay connected with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
In the event that Come Together 2020 is cancelled, CANAAF will issue a full refund to all registrants.
Please contact us at canaaf@gmail.com if you have any questions.
There has been worry among the alopecia community that the presence of autoimmune disease causes increased susceptibility to COVID-19. There is currently no research to support this claim. Be critical of the information you see on social media and online. There are those who seek to exploit the stress and anxiety of the public and spread misinformation surrounding the virus.
Only take information and guidance from sources that you trust.
If you or someone you know are experiencing symptoms of anxiety related to COVID-19, the following link may be of help: https://www.cdc.gov/ coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/ coping.html