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B.C. now requiring those returning from abroad to file written 'self-isolation plan'

International travellers (including from the United States) are required to provide a self-isolation plan before or upon arrival to B.C., regardless of their point of entry to Canada
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B.C. Premier John Horgan. Photo via Flicker/Government of B.C.

By Rob Gibson

B.C. has now introduced new measures to make sure British Columbians returning home from international destinations self-isolate and keep their communities safe from COVID-19.

These measures include a new legal requirement to provide a  for 14 days.

"As we welcome British Columbians back home, we must stay vigilant and do everything we can to stop the spread of COVID-19," said Premier John Horgan. "As we follow the advice and guidance of our provincial health officer, it's also important to take care of one another. By supporting people through a self-isolation plan after international travel, we will keep people safe and help flatten the curve."

International travellers (including from the United States) are required to provide a self-isolation plan before or upon arrival to B.C., regardless of their point of entry to Canada.

The document can be submitted online or completed in person on arrival but must show that returning travellers have supports in place to safely self-isolate for 14 days.

The new measures will take effect Friday, April 10, 2020, as provincial officials will be on hand at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­International Airport and major land border crossings to make sure self-isolation plans are complete and to assist those who need it.

The premier also indicated that Emergency Management BC, through a network of community supports and volunteer organizations, will help travellers with necessary food deliveries, prescription drugs and other supplies so people can safely self-isolate for 14 days.

"The Province, through Service BC, will follow up with travellers in self-isolation with telephone calls and text messages to make sure people have the support they need to complete their mandatory self-isolation. If required, the Province will work with travellers to modify self-isolation plans to ensure public safety."

Premier Horgan also indicated that flights from the United States, specifically Seattle will now stop as of tomorrow and the only destination in the west accepting U.S. flights will be Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­International Airport. Flights had been landing in Kelowna and on Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Island but that will now end.

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