United Counties of SDG Warden Frank Prevost is in self-isolation
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As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to rage on, United SDG Warden Frank Prevost is in self isolation.
Prevost and his family returned from an eight-day cruise where they flew from Montreal to Miami, Fl., and stopped in four different islands in the Caribbean.
“We were tested on the ship,” said Prevost. “I have not taken a test. Since then myself or my three daughters have no symptoms of the virus. If we have any type of symptoms over the next few weeks, we will certainly definitely take the test once the facilities are open.”
The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) states it is looking at six locations for COVID-19 centres, five of them located in the area. They will be located near four hospitals. Only local residents who have travelled abroad and are showing signs of virus will be tested.
The warden is following directions made by health-care and government officials who have suggested anyone returning from vacations outside Canada should self-isolate for 14-days.
“I will still conduct my responsibilities as the warden of SD&G and also the mayor of South Glengarry,” said Prevost. “Everything done at this point is by teleconference or by telephone with our CAOs from both upper tier and lower tier governments. I have other mayors in place to for fill my duties if required if I cannot complete them by telephone.”
Travellers returning to international airports were stuck in hours-long delays as a result of required medical screenings in place to combat the virus. Prevost said he did not run into this problem, though he was questioned greatly upon his return.
“The flight home from Miami went extremely well,” said Prevost. “There were questions in regards to where we were, if anyone has been sick through the duration of our ship cruise and if we would be taking the 14-day isolation from the general public and our statement was yes.”
Prevost said he will remain home for the next few days without leaving the house to be in the general public. He continues to wash their hands on a regular basis.
“We are doing everything we certainly can to make sure that we do not catch the virus,” said Prevost. “I can assure to everyone that you will not see us in public for at least 14 days and again I will continue working through telephone conference as the mayor of South Glengarry and the warden of SD and G.”
— with files from Francis Racine
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