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H1N1 Flu & Travel

Q How will Canadian travelers be affected by a pandemic? Are there clear national directives for the repatriation of Canadian employees or citizens in foreign countries during WHO Pandemic Phases 5 and 6?

A In the past, exit, en route and entry screening has been implemented for all travelers (passengers and crews) arriving to or departing from Canad… Read More »

Q Are there any restrictions on travel for Canadians with respect to H1N1?

A The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) Travel Health program advises that some countries have put quarantine measures in place for people trav… Read More »

Q Does the World Health Organization (WHO) recommend screenings at country entry and exit points to detect if ill people are traveling?

A No. The WHO doesn’t believe entry and exit screenings would work to reduce the spread of H1N1. However country-level measures to respond to… Read More »

Q I am considering travel in the near term. What are the current recommendations for Canadian travelers with respect to H1N1 prevention?

A The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) Travel Health program advises that individuals who have an acute respiratory illness – either bef… Read More »

Q Is it safe to travel given the H1N1 pandemic?

A Yes. The World Health Organization (WHO) is not recommending travel restrictions related to the outbreak of the H1N1 virus. Today, global travel … Read More »