What to do if you test positive for COVID-19 when you enter Canada
The Prime Minister explained the plan of action in such a scenario.
After several major updates to Canada's entry rules, Justin Trudeau outlined what will happen to travellers who test positive for COVID-19 when they arrive at the border.
As of February 22, anyone entering Canada by land or air must take the COVID-19 test upon arrival in addition to the test taken 72 hours before departure.
If the test is negative, most travellers will be given the go-ahead to continue on to their final destination, where they must undergo a mandatory quarantine period under the Quarantine Act of Canada. In doing so, air travellers will remain to undergo a mandatory three-day quarantine period at a special hotel.
However, this is not the case for those who test positive for the disease when they arrive in Canada.
In a series of tweets about new travel restrictions in the country, the Prime Minister explained what will happen to those who are sick or showing symptoms.
"If your test results for COVID-19 are positive, you will have to be quarantined immediately at medical government facilities," he wrote.
These facilities are separate from quarantined hotels in Canada, and travellers are expected to stay there until the end of their two-week isolation period.
Failure to comply with the updated travel restrictions could result in a fine of up to $750,000 CAD or even six months of jail.
