New domestic travel restrictions have been announced to help curb the spread of COVID-19 in Canada.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled the details during his daily address to the country on Saturday.
“As of Monday at noon, people showing any signs whatsoever of COVID-19 will be denied boarding on all domestic flights and intercity passenger trains,” said Trudeau.
Trudeau did not release details about how exactly the federal government would enforce the new restrictions.
The prime minister said he wants Canadians to keep doing what they can to help flatten the curve of COVID-19.
Trudeau said there are sacrifices we are all making during this pandemic, but the results are starting to show.
“We see promising news out of B.C. that, over the past couple of weeks, the measures taken in place by so many Canadians, the choices that Canadians have made have had an impact on the overall numbers,” he said.
But Trudeau said we must continue social distancing and staying at home unless we absolutely need to go out.
Meanwhile, Trudeau said many people have already shown interest in the new Canada Emergency Response Benefit.
Workers who lose their income as a result of COVID-19 will get $2,000 a month for up to four months.
Trudeau said Canadians should go to the Canada Revenue Agency website and sign up in advance.
“In the coming days, when we’re able to start actually opening applications, you’ll have a head start. If you can, please opt for the direct deposit option, which will let you get this money into your bank accounts sooner,” he said.
