Dear Canadians,

You are receiving this email because you are registered with the Government of Canada's Registration of Canadians Abroad service.

An outbreak of pneumonia, first identified in Wuhan, China, is currently ongoing in the country. It is being caused by a novel (new) coronavirus. Symptoms have included fever, cough and difficulty breathing.

Chinese health authorities and the World Health Organization (WHO) have confirmed human-to-human transmission has occurred.

Some cases have been reported in countries other than China and several countries and territories have begun screening travellers arriving from Wuhan. Travellers from Wuhan may be asked about their travel history and health upon return to Canada.

Our travel advice is continuously reviewed and updated in order to keep Canadians informed when abroad. Please continue to check our travel advice and advisories website at https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/myanmar for updates. Under the Health tab of the travel advice and advisory for China, there is specific information relating to the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in China. A direct link to this information is provided here https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories/pneumonia-china .

Recommendations for travellers:

Spending time in large crowds or crowded areas can increase your risk of getting sick.

Travellers should take precautions against respiratory and other illnesses while travelling, and seek medical attention if they become sick.

During your trip:
•             Avoid high-risk areas such as farms, live animal markets, and areas where animals may be slaughtered.
•             Avoid contact with animals (alive or dead).
•             Avoid surfaces with animal droppings or secretions on them.
•             Avoid contact with sick people, especially if they have fever, cough, or difficulty breathing.
•             Be aware of the local situation and follow local public health advice

Travellers are reminded to follow usual health precautions:

Wash your hands:
•             Wash your hands often with soap under warm running water for at least 20 seconds.
•             Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer only if soap and water are not available. It’s a good idea to always keep some with you when you travel.
•             Practice proper cough and sneeze etiquette:
•             Cover your mouth and nose with your arm to reduce the spread of germs.
•             If you use a tissue, dispose of it as soon as possible and wash your hands afterwards.

Monitor your health:
If you become sick when you are travelling or after you return, avoid contact with others except to see a health care professional. Tell them:
•             your symptoms;
•             where you have been travelling or living;
•             if you have had direct contact with animals (for example: visited a live animal market) or close contact with a sick person.

If you feel sick during your flight to Canada or upon arrival, inform the flight attendant or a Canadian border services officer.


We encourage you to stay connected with the latest travel advice and advisories, via the web at http://travel.gc.ca our mobile TravelSmart application, available at http://travel.gc.ca/mobile and our RSS feeds at http://travel.gc.ca/rss or find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CanadainBurma/?ref=br_rs.

Please share this important information with other Canadian nationals in your area.

Global Affairs Canada