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Coronavirus: Quebec calls for isolation of all travellers returning from abroad
By Kalina Laframboise Global News
Posted March 12, 2020 9:22 am
Updated March 12, 2020 1:38 pm
Quebec Premier Fran?ois Legault has announced the province is adopting exceptional measures in wake of the spread of the novel coronavirus outbreak on Thursday morning.
All people returning from abroad or who experience flu-like symptoms are asked to put themselves in voluntary self-isolation for 14 days. Government workers, such as teachers, who have returned from international travel are ordered to stay home for that period of time.
“The next two weeks will be critical,” Legault told the province’s national assembly, adding he hopes Quebec will avoid a similar situation as to what is unfolding in Italy.
The plan comes as the province declares its 13th confirmed case of the virus on Thursday. As a result, Legault is also asking employers to be flexible and for employees who can to work from home.
The province is also banning indoor events of more than 250 people to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus. Montreal Canadiens games must be played without an audience, he added....
Coronavirus: Quebec calls for isolation of all travellers returning from abroad
By Kalina Laframboise Global News
Posted March 12, 2020 9:22 am
Updated March 12, 2020 1:38 pm
Quebec Premier Fran?ois Legault has announced the province is adopting exceptional measures in wake of the spread of the novel coronavirus outbreak on Thursday morning.
All people returning from abroad or who experience flu-like symptoms are asked to put themselves in voluntary self-isolation for 14 days. Government workers, such as teachers, who have returned from international travel are ordered to stay home for that period of time.
“The next two weeks will be critical,” Legault told the province’s national assembly, adding he hopes Quebec will avoid a similar situation as to what is unfolding in Italy.
The plan comes as the province declares its 13th confirmed case of the virus on Thursday. As a result, Legault is also asking employers to be flexible and for employees who can to work from home.
The province is also banning indoor events of more than 250 people to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus. Montreal Canadiens games must be played without an audience, he added....