Coronavirus Quarantine
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West Vancouver woman accused of violating quarantine fined nearly $7,000Health officials allege the woman failed to present an adequate negative COVID-19 test upon returning to Canada, and visited Lions Gate Hospital shortly afterward.HealthMar 10, 2021
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Public health agency investigating reports of 2 quarantine sexual assaultsTwo returning travellers were allegedly sexually assaulted during their mandatory quarantine periods.CrimeFeb 25, 2021
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Coronavirus: Does Canada need tighter travel restrictions to control COVID-19?A new poll shows most Canadians are in favour of a ban on international travel amid the continuing COVID-19 crisis, but experts are split on the effectiveness of border closures.HealthJan 15, 2021
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U.S. CDC shortens recommended coronavirus quarantine length from 14 to 10 daysA senior CDC official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to preview the announcement, said the policy change has been discussed for some time.HealthDec 2, 2020
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Coronavirus patients highly infectious for first 9 days, according to new studyLatest research is in line with current recommendations for confirmed cases to self-isolate for 10 days after the onset of first symptoms.HealthNov 19, 2020
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Man escapes coronavirus quarantine early in South Korea by breaking through wallAuthorities suspected the man, who had entered the country on a ship crew visa, intended to illegally stay in South Korea.WorldOct 7, 2020
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U.S. boater fined $2,000 for breaking quarantine to visit B.C. girlfriend"The man had failed to report his crossing into Canada and did not meet the entry requirements under the current quarantine restrictions," said police.HealthSep 30, 2020
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Coronavirus: Britain to lift travel quarantine rule for ‘lower risk’ countriesThe change takes effect July 10, just over a month after the U.K. began requiring international arrivals to self-isolate for two weeks.WorldJul 2, 2020
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Coronavirus: Canadian police made 1,122 in-person quarantine checks in AprilPolice across Canada made more than a thousand 'physical verification' checks at the request of public health officials in April, Global News has learned.CanadaMay 14, 2020
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Coronavirus ‘travel bubble’ idea gains steam but wouldn’t work for Canada, U.S.: expertNew Zealand and Australia are reportedly weighing allowing a "travel bubble" between the two countries as part of easing coronavirus lockdown measures.PoliticsApr 28, 2020
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