B.C.'s new coronavirus case is woman who recently returned from Iran

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B.C. reports new presumptive case of COVID-19 in woman who recently travelled to Iran

Last Updated Thursday, February 20, 2020 6:10PM PST

Minister of Health Adrian Dix and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced the case to reporters at the provincial legislature a day earlier than their regularly scheduled update on the virus. "We'll be doing a detailed investigation of her travel, when her symptoms started, and determine whether we need to investigate or notify people who were on the aircraft she returned in," Henry said.

 

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Canadian government said: 'I think this reflects that we have a very robust system for picking up people who may have this virus,' I disagree. As of 20 Feb airports were not aware that Iran has COVID19 confirmed cases Gov info? Outdated. Working 9-5?

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