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Health Minister's advice to Canadians, consider 'staycation' during school spring break

BY , Mar 12, 2020 7:17 PM - REPORT AN ERROR

Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, makes an announcement regarding a Bill entitled "An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying)" during a press conference at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa on Monday Feb. 24, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Health Minister Patty Hajdu says Canadians looking at whether to travel for March break should consider staying home.

Speaking to reporters before question period in the House of Commons today, Hajdu said her advice to Canadians considering travel during school spring break is that they should consider a ``staycation.''

Canadians are being encouraged to continue to check travel advisories before leaving for any international trips.

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