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In late February, the federal government implemented new quarantine measures at airports that require all air travellers returning from non-essential trips abroad to isolate in federally-designated facilities for up to 72 hours while they await the results of a PCR test for COVID-19. The fine for refusing to go to a hotel is $3,000.
Peel Public Health ordered the Hampton Inn & Suites to close partially on May 8. The public health unit has declined to say how many cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed at the hotel.
But it says a closure, whether full or partial, happens when five or more people test positive for the novel coronavirus within the span of 14 days. The closure comes under Section 22 of Ontario s Health Protection and Promotion Act.
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De Villa refused to answer questions about the outbreak that Toronto Public Health’s been aware of since the weekend, including how many are infected, if other quarantine hotels were undergoing outbreaks, or what measures are in place to protect guests from contracting COVID from infected staff members.
“I think it would be rather inappropriate to comment further while an investigation is underway,” de Villa responded to another reporter pressing her for details.
“I can assure you that Toronto Public Health staff are indeed undertaking the necessary investigation, as they would in all of these circumstances.”
Despite the outbreak, things seemed business as usual at the Crowne Plaza, with guests coming and going throughout Monday.
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Published Sunday, March 14, 2021 2:59PM EDT The list of government-approved quarantine hotels in Canada has grown substantially since the new regulations were put in place a month ago. Since mid-February, travellers flying into Canada have had to get tested for COVID-19 upon arrival at an airport and stay in a government-sanctioned hotel at their own expense while they wait for their results. The wait for test results could take up to three days. While some hotels will allow travelers to book with them directly, people can also reserve a spot using this toll-free number within North America (1-800-294-8253) or this collect number outside of North America (1-613-830-2992).