2cndguys

We were on the March 6th sailing of the Silhouette.  We are from Canada and live in the same municipality as the case from the February 23rd sailing.

Upon our return to Canada the Canadian government issued a 14 day self isolation for anyone returning from outside our country. 

Here is where it gets interesting.  The emergency contact we listed on our cruise documents was contacted on March 17th by our regional health unit.  She was asked to have us contact the regional health unit as soon as possible.  When we did contact them they acknowledged that they received a travel manifest with our names and asked to confirm the ship/cruise date.  At that time we were asked a series of health related questions and asked to confirm we were in fact self isolating. 

The nurse was unable to answer why we were being contacted other than they received our travel information. 

We are not about to panic however I do question why we have not heard from Celebrity.   Our cruise contained several points where the cruise line lacked transparency.  As passengers we are not looking for details but some guidance from the Cruise line would be helpful.

12 minutes ago, hvbaskey said:

 

You can follow the almost daily updates here:
https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/health-safety/travel-health-notices/221

Appreciate the update and link.

5 minutes ago, Shipswap said:

Everyone entering Canada is to self- isolate for 14/days, regardless of nationality.

Is this a newly announced measure.  The Canadain government website states to self monitor only.  Self isolation statement is only for those traveling from select countries.

It is difficult to keep current with changes on policy out here on the water.

We are currently on board this sailing.  There has been no communication of the previous passenger.  We have spoken with guests on back2back cruises along with the staff.  I would veiw this now that we have now been in with people who have been potentially been in contact with the covid19 case.

I came across the case last night as this individual is from our home town.

You would think at the least we would have a letter advising us of the risk.  Feels like self isolation could be necessary as we do not want to be the ones to spread this to others IF we are in fact carriers.