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“No Exceptions” For Travellers Self-Isolating: Hajdu

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Strong words from Canada’s Health Minister to those who don’t follow public health recommendations in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Patty Hajdu says the federal government will use every option stop the spread of the virus, including possibly fining or charging people under the Quarantine Act.

“This is of utmost importance, and I will speak directly to those people who are returning to Canada from March Break, or the snowbirds who are coming back. When we say that you must stay at home for 14 days, that means you stay at home for 14 days,” Hajdu emphasizes. “That you do not stop for groceries, that you do not go visit your neighbours or your friends, that you rest in your house for 14 days, no exceptions.”

The Health Minister says it’s important to self-isolate or keep your distance even if there are no confirmed cases in your area.

When asked about a possible backlog of COVID-19 tests in Ontario, Hajdu says the federal and provincial Officers of Health are in discussions about the standards to be followed.

“We know that various provinces have various problems and challenges, but also assets and strengths, and what we’re trying to do is make sure that as we go into the next week we have a much more unified approach across the country,” Hajdu says.

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Health Minister Thankful Canadians Cooperating

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The Federal Health Minister is thanking the medical and emergency service workers who are continuing to do their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Patty Hajdu also sent her thoughts to those employees who are working in grocery stores and pharmacies.

“Workers who are keeping our grocery stores stocked and the lights on. Thank you so much, we see you, we appreciate you and we are so grateful as Canadians that you continue to serve your fellow citizens. I am very impressed to see Canadians coming together in a crisis but I’m not surprised,” Hajdu said.

During her update to Canadians on the coronavirus, Hajdu broke down saying “there are scared and lonely people you can reach out to via phone to ask what they may need during these trying times.”

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Health Minister Urges Cooperation

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Canada’s Health Minister is emphasising we’re all in this together when it comes to COVID-19.

Patty Hajdu says to have what you will need on-hand for a two-week period, but leave enough for others.

“Remember your neighbours, those people who buy just in time, and buy only what you need. Be kind to others,” Hajdu says.

The Health Minister is thanking cleaning staff and other workers who she says are keeping the things we need running.

Hajdu is also reminding Canadians to use good hygiene and practice social distancing to reduce the transmission of coronavirus.

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Canada To Evacuate Citizens From China

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Canadians in the epicentre of the coronavirus in Wuhan, China are being evacuated but the plane remains in Vietnam and doesn’t yet have clearance from Chinese officials to land.

Airspace surrounding Wuhan is closed amid hundreds of deaths from the virus which originated in the city in December.

Federal health minister Patty Hadju says China will not allow anyone to board that plane if they have symptoms of the virus.

“This is actually part of China’s extensive effort to contain the spread of disease. They have been resolute on this with all countries. So I think we have to be prepared to understand that’s not going to be a flexible point for discussion.”

Several hundred Canadians are in Wuhan wanting to leave and federal officials say a second plane is ready if needed.

Once Canadian evacuees return home, they will be quarantined for two weeks at CFB Trenton, Ontario as a precaution.

Four coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Canada – three in Ontario and one in British Columbia.

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Hajdu Has Lots On Her Plate In 2020

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It promises to be a busy year for Health Minister Patty Hajdu.

In her mandate letter from the prime minister Hajdu is being tasked with following up on a plan for universal pharmacare. According to Hajdu “many Canadians talk about how stressful it is to access medication that they need either to manage a longstanding chronic illness or treat an urgent illness.”

The health minister is also going to be looking into improving Canadians access to primary physicians across the country, especially in remote areas. She calls it a big challenge “because obviously our country is a vast one and many parts… have small numbers of people in very remote areas which creates a challenge for people in getting their health care needs met.”

Also on the ‘to do list’ for Hajdu in 2020 is dealing with the opioid crisis in the country and “addressing the rising challenges that we’re seeing with opioid use and opioid overdoses and how that connects to peoples mental health and wellness.” She points out the Liberals have promised $700 million for community based treatment and services.