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Travellers returning to BC must now provide a self-isolation plan showing how they will safely quarantine for 14 days.
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Returning travellers must provide self-isolation plan
Published 12:21 PDT, Thu April 9, 2020
Last Updated: 2:13 PDT, Wed May 12, 2021
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British Columbians returning home from international destinations must follow new measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
A new legal requirement means returning travellers must provide a self-isolation plan in order to support travel orders set in place by the provincial health officer.
“As we welcome British Columbians back home, we must stay vigilant and do everything we can to stop the spread of COVID-19,” said Premier John Horgan. “As we follow the advice and guidance of our provincial health officer, it’s also important to take care of one another. By supporting people through a self-isolation plan after international travel, we will keep people safe and help flatten the curve.”
All international travellers must now provide a self-isolation plan before or upon arrival to BC. The document can be submitted online or completed in person on arrival, and must show that returning travellers have supports in place to safely self-isolate for 14 days.
Provincial officers will be stationed at the Vancouver International Airport and major land border crossings beginning Friday. They will ensure self-isolation plans are complete and provide assistance.
Emergency Management BC will help travellers with necessary food deliveries, prescription drugs and other supplies so people can safely self-isolate for 14 days.
Through Service BC, the province will follow up with self-isolating travellers with phone calls and text messages to ensure people are safe and supported.
Essential service workers who must travel across the border for work must still create a self-isolation plan and self-monitor. However, they are only expected to implement their plan if they develop symptoms. These essential workers include health-care workers, critical infrastructure, trade and transportation workers, airline crews and people making medical deliveries.
Self-isolation plans can be submitted at: www.gov.bc.ca/returningtravellers
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