CBSA’s daily bulletin today clarifies Canada’s position on quarantines for essential marine transportation workers.
“Asymptomatic persons in the trade and transportation sector who are important for the movement of goods and people, including truck drivers and crew on any plane, train, or marine vessel, and that cross the border are exempt from the 14 days mandatory quarantine (self-isolation) while performing their duties or for the purpose of performing their duties. If they are not performing their duties they must follow the self isolation protocol until they return to perform their duties. This means they must practice physical distancing and self monitor for symptoms, stay in their place of residence as much as possible, and follow the instructions of their local public health authority if they feel sick.”