Cargo ship, Siem Cicero, has been denied entry into Halifax’s port by the Public Health Agency of Canada after crew members showed symptoms of COVID-19. The ship was denied entry under the Quarantine Act to prevent the potential spread of the virus or any disruption of the supply chain at the port. The vessel came from Germany and is carrying automobiles. Public Health of Canada is monitoring the situation and has advised that the vessel will not be allowed to enter port until 14 days after the last date symptoms appeared in the crew.
