Current situation in Canada
As of February 16, 2020, 8 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Canada.
Areas in Canada with confirmed cases
| Province or territory |
Confirmed cases |
|
Ontario
|
3
|
|
British Columbia
|
5
|
Risk to Canadians
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has assessed the public health risk associated with COVID-19 as low for Canada. Public health risk is continually reassessed as new information becomes available.
Overall, the risk to Canadian travelers abroad is low.
The risk to Canadian travelers to China is assessed as high. The Government of Canada recommends avoiding:
- all non-essential travel to China
- all travel to Hubei Province, China, including Wuhan city
Travelers coming from Hubei province to Canada continue to be at an increased risk for COVID-19. If you have travelled to Hubei province in the last 14 days, limit your contact with others for a total of 14 days from the date that you left Hubei. This means self-isolate and stay at home. Contact the local public health authority in your province or territory within 24 hours of arriving in Canada. This will reduce your risk of spreading infection to others.
The research and data on COVID-19 continues to grow and evolve. PHAC will continue to adapt their advice for travelers based on the latest science available.
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