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Re: Visitors going home Covid test
[Re: SXMScubaman]
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07/19/2020 01:55 PM
07/19/2020 01:55 PM
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Agreed, I think that is the question--what is required by the country you are returning to. At this point, my guess is nothing for returning US citizens, but it's a good question..
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Re: Visitors going home Covid test
[Re: jeepers]
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07/19/2020 05:21 PM
07/19/2020 05:21 PM
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Yes, current regulations under the emergency Quarantine Act require anyone returning to Canada from another country, with exemptions only for certain essential workers, to quarantine for 14 days. Of course, right now that means only Canadian citizens, since the country is closed to any non-essential travel by foreigners, with a few exceptions for immediate family members. Your quarantine plan must be approved by the border officer at the time of entry to Canada.
Quarantine is not the same as isolating-in-place, as we have done during the lockdown. Under the quarantine rules, you must go immediately and directly to your place of quarantine (which could be your normal home) and stay there for the full 14 days. You must have a plan that arranges for delivery or pre-stocking of any essentials, such as food, water and medicines. You may not leave your place of quarantine for ANY reason, nor even go outside, unless you have a balcony or private, enclosed backyard. Police and health officials typically do 2 or 3 checks during the quarantine period to ensure you are complying.
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Re: Visitors going home Covid test
[Re: CanuckTravlr]
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07/20/2020 05:05 PM
07/20/2020 05:05 PM
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You explained this very well. Many people do not fully understand the difference between self isolation and quarantine. I know of some people who returned to Canada from Florida and the police checked on them 3 times to ensure they were not leaving the house for any reason and obeying the quarantine rules.
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