COVID-19 Tips on Return from International Travel for March Break
Great Toronto area now has several confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). With March break approaching, many families have questions about international travel and precautions required upon returning from travel.
I would like to share some information and steps to be taken by students and parents/guardians for students following return from international travel.
Travelers returning from Iran or Hubei province (China) should:
- Contact local Public Health by calling Health Connections immediately on return
- Self-isolate for 14 days after the time you left Iran or Hubei province
- Monitor yourself for symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, new cough, shortness of breath/difficulty breathing) every day for 14 days after the time you left Iran/Hubei province
- All other international travelers (who have been anywhere other than Iran or Hubei province in China) should monitor themselves for symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, new cough, shortness of breath) for 14 days after returning.
I would encourage you to share this information with parents, students and teachers.