Re: IETF 107 and Corona Virus?

[Michael StJohns <[e-mail]>]

On 2/14/2020 12:55 PM, Bob Hinden wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I am registered for the IETF meeting and have travel (flights and hotel) booked to Vancouver.   I am planning to attend as long as the airline keeps flying from San Francisco to Vancouver and the Canadian government will let me in the country.   I have not heard anything to indicate that I won’t be able to attend.
>
> I did find:
>
> https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/frequently-asked-questions.html
>
> It says there are additional screenings in place at the Vancouver airport, and they are not planning to close their borders, specifically:
>
>     23. Will Canada close its borders or start banning flight from China?
>
>         No. The Government of Canada and the provinces and territories have multiple
>         systems in place to prepare for, detect and respond to prevent the spread of
>         infectious diseases in Canada.”
>
> I hope this is helpful information.
>
> Bob
>
>
>
See also 
https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/health-safety/travel-health-notices/210

Which does have this commentary on Arrivals from China (a/o 12 Feb 2020):

> *Travellers returning from mainland China (excluding Hubei Province)*
>
> For 14 days after the day you left mainland China, the Public Health 
> Agency of Canada asks that you:
>
>   * monitor your health for *fever, cough and difficulty breathing*; and,
>   * avoid crowded public spaces and places where you cannot easily
>     separate yourself from others if you become ill.
>
> If you start having symptoms:
>
>   * isolate yourself from others as quickly as possible
>   * immediately call a health care professional or local public health
>     authority
>     <https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/diseases-conditions/2019-novel-coronavirus-information-sheet.html>
>
>       o describe your symptoms and travel history
>
> They will provide advice on what you should do.
>
> To further protect those around you, wash your hands often and cover 
> your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
>
> *Travellers returning from Hubei Province, China*
>
> For 14 days after the day you left Hubei Province, the Public Health 
> Agency of Canada asks that you *limit your contact with others*.
>
> *Within 24 hours* of arriving in Canada *contact a local public health 
> authority*.
>
> To limit contact with others:
>
>   * stay home (self-isolate);
>   * avoid individuals with chronic conditions, compromised immune
>     systems and older adults;
>   * avoid having visitors to your home;
>   * wash your hands often with soap and warm water for 20 seconds; and
>   * cover your mouth and nose with your arm when coughing or sneezing.
>
> *For 14 days after the day you left Hubei Province* you should watch 
> for symptoms of the *novel coronavirus*. If you develop *fever, cough, 
> or difficulty breathing*, call your local public health authority to 
> inform them about your symptoms. They will provide advice on what you 
> should do.
>
> Government of Canada novel coronavirus information line: *1-833-784-4397*
>