Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Saturday that starting on Monday anyone who exhibits COVID-19 like symptoms such as fever, cough, or difficulty with breathing will not be allowed to board domestic flights or intercity train services.
“As of Monday at noon, people showing any signs whatsoever of COVID 19 will be denied boarding on all domestic flights and intercity passenger trains,” said Trudeau.
Provincially-regulated inter-city trains and buses, like those operated by Metrolinx in Ontario, are not affected by the new federal rules.
The ramping up of travel restrictions comes as the country begins to see some hopeful signs that Canadians’ efforts to self-isolate and social distance are having an impact on the rate of COVID-19’s spread.
“We need you to continue to stay home. We need you to do everything we can to flatten the curve. Obviously there are sacrifices we’re all making, but it’s beginning to work,” added Trudeau.
