Level 2 alert for travel issues by Canadian government

[cndkanga]

We are currently in Disneyland and have two more days in the parks. Just learned that the Canadian government has issued a travel advisory about large gatherings etc. Not sure what to do now. Do we abandon the rest of our trip and head home or so we keep on as we've been doing? What are others doing?

 

[MyPrince&Princess]

Is this relating to monkey pox or Covid?

 

[cndkanga]

Monkeypox

 

[SaraMc]

Wear your mask, social distance. Level two is just enhanced safety no need to pack up and head to the border

 

[Ursula J]

I'm just going to add that I can't process living in a time when we have to clarify *which of the two diseases currently spreading* we're talking about. Sigh. Hang in there, folks.

 

[cndkanga]

It all feels too overwhelming. We have been doing our best while at Disneyland, wearing masks inside, sanitizing etc. And surprisingly it has felt fine, very little anxiety on my part even with all the coughing I hear! This new advisory has thrown me though. So many questions Does this change our health insurance? Will there be consequences in terms of quarantine upon arrival back to Canada?

 

[seadragon]

From my understanding, Monkeypox requires close physical contact in order to spread and is not airborne like covid is. I wouldn't worry too much about it unless something else comes to light.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

Monkeypox...I just can't.

 

[bababear_50]

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/monkeypox/risks.html

Level 2 - Practise enhanced health precautions​

A level 2 travel health notice indicates an increased risk to travellers or certain groups of travellers (for example, pregnant women, campers, people visiting friends and relatives) and reminds them to practise enhanced health precautions.
Enhanced health precautions may include:

• the use of personal protective equipment
• delaying travel until risk is lower
• additional recommended vaccinations for some groups
• avoiding higher-risk activities

Travellers are advised to follow the enhanced health precautions outlined in the travel health notice in addition to the usual health precautions recommended for the destination.
Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States


I agree with SaraMc,
Do your best to stay safe and have a good holiday.
Hugs
Mel

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Monkeypox...I just can't.

Same

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

The first time I heard about Monkeypox I thought it was a joke. If they wanted us to get all crazy about another virus, they must have been able to find a more serious name for it than Monkeypox. I just don't care anymore.

 

[Dom497]

The government has Level 2 alerts for Zika and Polio in the US. No need to alter plans over this.

 

[cndkanga]

I am confused...probably my autistic mind, but what does do you mean by "I just can't"?...can't get it?

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

I am confused...probably my autistic mind, but what does do you mean by "I just can't"?...can't get it?

I'm over it, don't care, done with it, etc

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Wear your mask, social distance.

Monkeypox is transmitted sexually.

 

[cndkanga]

I'm over it, don't care, done with it, etc

Thank you! I appreciate the explanation!

 

[mort1331]

Monkeypox is transmitted sexually.

not just,,,there are other ways,,,close contact...
plus if you , and most of Canadians do,, have the small pox vaccine ,,your very protected.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

plus if you , and most of Canadians do,, have the small pox vaccine ,,your very protected.

Oh wait, so we shouldn't be panicking over this then?

 

[mort1331]

Oh wait, so we shouldn't be panicking over this then?

I wouldnt too much,,,but remember I am not a doctor,,,I just get the doctors mistakes.

 

[dioxide45]

Monkeypox is transmitted sexually.

From what I understand, it isn't by definition. But the close contact that such acts would entail make it easily transmissible. Also the fact of where the rash and sores appear most often tend to make sexual activity more likely to spread the disease. Close physical contact of any kind could also spread it.