Effective at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, February 10, KFL&A Public Health is in the Green - Prevent level of the COVID-19 Response Framework: Keeping Ontario Safe and Open (français).
The public health measures in O.Reg 364/20 (français) under the Reopening Ontario Act, 2020 apply.
Staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others.
As of December 11, 2020 publicly funded testing centres (i.e., assessment centres and pharmacies) will no longer provide COVID-19 testing for the purpose of international travel. Private lab options are available in the Greater Toronto Area for individuals without symptoms who require testing before travelling.
Individuals and families should avoid non-essential travel outside of the province.
Individuals and families who consider travelling to another province for essential reasons should:
KFL&A Public Health recommends that you get tested for COVID-19 on day 10 to 12 of self-isolation, even if you do not have symptoms.
If you have questions about returning to Canada, call the Government of Canada COVID-19 info line at 1-833-784-4397.
Individuals and families should avoid non-essential travel outside of the country.
Individuals and families who consider travelling outside of the country for essential reasons should visit the Government of Canada website for information on:
The Government of Canada has put in place an emergency order under the Quarantine Act to slow the spread of COVID-19. When returning from travel outside of Canada you are required to self-isolate for 14 days.
If you develop symptoms or test positive for COVID-19 during quarantine, you must begin isolation for an additional 14 days from the date of your positive COVID-19 test or the date your symptoms started.
Travellers entering Canada must also provide their contact information through the:
You can use the ArriveCAN app to speed up your arrival process in Canada. Information can be submitted using the app within 48 hours before arriving in Canada.
For more information about exemptions and how to apply, visit the Government of Canada website.
There are no exemptions from mandatory self-isolation for:
You can apply for limited release from mandatory self-isolation for compassionate reasons, such as:
This release only applies to activities directly relating to the compassionate exemption. You’ll be expected to stay in self-isolation at all other times.
You are exempt from mandatory self-isolation if you:
If you are exempt from mandatory self-isolation, you must still: