It was an overdue time to rest and relax, but now Melanie Sibbitt might need a vacation from her vacation.
The Victoria woman is one of 228 Canadians stuck in quarantine at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton, Ontario after their Grand Princess cruise confirmed coronavirus outbreak onboard in early March.
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Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne told reporters that a B次元官网网址渉andfulB次元官网网址� of crew members tested positive for the COVID-19, although he declined to give specific numbers. There were 237 Canadians on board.
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Some other Canadians remained in California for health reasons unrelated to the virus, he said.
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Sibbitt was told on Wednesday that the first Canadian cruise passenger case was confirmed while in quarantine. Officials sent a letter to each Canadian saying that the individual was placed on a separate floor.
The Canadian Red Cross is providing three meals a day and winter clothing, for those who only packed shorts and sandals.
Sibbitt spends time exercising, calling family members and watching TV. Anything that breaks the monotony of quietness is something she enjoys. She says besides meditation and journalling, her favourite time is spent in the brief moments of fresh air B次元官网网址� each Canadian gets four one-hour time slots outside for a quick breather.
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B次元官网网址搘ith files from Canadian Press
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