As the first flight of Canadians gets set to leave the quarantine zone of China, Foreign Affairs Minister François-Philippe Champagne is encouraging other Canadians to consider leaving the country on commercial flights. The 211 Canadians who are set to fly on that plane out of Wuhan have until 5 p.m. Thursday local time to arrive at the airport. That is the safest way of ensuring you are on time.”Champagne said Canadians in China, but outside of the quarantine area should leave on commercial flights if possible. Canada’s current travel advisory recommends against all non-essential travel to China and Champagne said his encouragement for Canadians to consider leaving is an extension of that advice. “We are considering a range of options including a second plane.”He said the second plane may not be the fastest option so they’re looking at all opportunities.

Source: National Post February 05, 2020 18:13 UTC