A SA国际影视传媒渞elatively small groupSA国际影视传媒� of individuals are not adhering to the mandatory 14 day self-isolation rule. This a recurring problem where some people, who have symptoms and may have been exposed to COVID-19, continue to visit public spaces instead of self-isolating, explained Dr. Michael Patterson, NunavutSA国际影视传媒檚 chief public health officer.

Public health nurses, who check-in with people under investigation for COVID-19, have observed this behaviour.

SA国际影视传媒淎gain, it's a small number of people, but it's enough that it could trigger a lot of extra cases if we don't get them under isolation,SA国际影视传媒� said Dr. Michael Patterson during MondaySA国际影视传媒檚 press conference.

These concerns have led NunavutSA国际影视传媒檚 top doctor to put out a public health order that will be effective tomorrow morning. According to the order, all individuals identified as persons under investigation for COVID-19 are subject to a mandatory 14 day self-isolation order. Individuals will be fined up to $50,000 or up to six months in jail, if the mandatory isolation is not obeyed.

Ultimately, the courts will set the fines and penalties.

SA国际影视传媒淚 would hope that with stronger wording and giving people copies of the order that we can reinforce the importance of this and the risk that they're causing for other people in their community,SA国际影视传媒� said Patterson.

SA国际影视传媒淲e felt the need to take this step to highlight the fact that this is serious and that we need to take these steps to control this illness.SA国际影视传媒�

There are still no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Nunavut. The total number of people currently under investigation for COVID-19 are 180, while 79 people have been cleared.

It is mandatory that anyone who is under investigation to self-isolate at home for two weeks, explained Premier Joe Savikataaq.

SA国际影视传媒淧eople who go out when they're ill with a communicable disease are putting other's lives and well being at risk for their own convenience. And that is no different from driving drunk,SA国际影视传媒� said NunavutSA国际影视传媒檚 Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Michael Patterson.

SA国际影视传媒淐ovid-19 is truly a life and death situation,SA国际影视传媒� said Premier Joe Savikataaq.

SA国际影视传媒淎nd we aren't willing to take any chances,SA国际影视传媒� said Savikataaq adding, safety is the number one priority.

Meanwhile in the south, the GN is continuing to help Nunavummiut self-isolate in hotels. All residents of Nunavut, who want to return to the territory must self-isolate in Yellowknife, Edmonton, Winnipeg or Ottawa. It is only after completing the 14 day mandatory self-isolation and receiving a clearance from the chief public health officer, can an individual return to Nunavut.

The Department of Health has been educating hotel staff about trauma informed care. Mental health counsellors from Nunavut are providing care to those in need through calls.

Hotel staff are serving snacks and comfortable food to Nunavummiut, and trying to find ways to get country food. The hotels are providing weekly menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner services.

SA国际影视传媒淚 can appreciate that everyone has different tastes and food and they may not like some of the items on the menu. However the meals are the meal menus are designed to give variety and to meet daily nutritional and dietary guidelines,SA国际影视传媒� said Health Minister George Hicks.

Some food delivery is now permitted but at the clientSA国际影视传媒檚 own expense.

Individuals are being closely monitored during outdoor breaks. Anyone who leaves the room without a security escort will be evicted from the hotel and will not be permitted to return home until the travel restrictions are lifted.

No visitors are allowed to meet individuals who are self-isolating.

SA国际影视传媒淚f you want to get home to Nunavut. You have to comply with the orders,SA国际影视传媒� Hicks said. There is zero tolerance for violating the isolation period, he emphasized.

SA国际影视传媒淲hether it's in your home or away from your home, the only way to stop transmission is to isolate individuals who have this illness,SA国际影视传媒� said Patterson.