A reminder from the provincial police that you must quarantine for 14 days when coming to Canada from another country.
The first known charges under the Quarantine Act have been laid in Kenora-Rainy River.
OPP say 62-year-old Ernest Calvert and 19-year-old Hunter Calvert, both from Fort Frances, have been charged for not going into quarantine for 14 days after returning from the United States.
They were spotted outside of their home and getting into a boat.
Sergeant Ann McEwen stresses laws have been imposed to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect the public.
“We’re taking it seriously. We are following up. And with essential services, with additional people coming into the country to provide those essential services, we want them to be aware that it is important to self-quarantine in order to mitigate the risks.”
McEwen adds “”We are aware that some residences do hold dual citizenship. They will leave the country but upon re-entry there are laws people have to abide by and quarantine is one of them upon entry.”
She says “It’s important to take the Quarantine Act and the provisions very seriously. The Act is designed to mitigate risks among the public as well to front-line officers who have to respond and react to investigate these kind of offences.”
McEwen says they work closely with border officials and conduct compliance checks to ensure everyone is following the rules.
The offence carries a fine of $1,000 plus a $135 victim surcharge.
