

Under the law, the Chief Medical Officer can authorize a Medical Officer of Health to isolate any person suffering from an infectious disease, such as the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.
Persons who may have been exposed to COVID-19 can be placed under surveillance and confined to their place of residence for self-quarantine.
Failure to comply may result in the offender being placed in mandatory quarantine at a health facility. Disobeying can also result in a maximum fine of $5000.00, or imprisonment of up to 12 months or both.



