By Canadian Press

Troops await word on quarantine location upon return from Ukraine

Apr 1, 2020 | 8:19 AM

OTTAWA — Canadian troops returning from Ukraine this month have not been told whether they will allowed to quarantine at home or be forced to spend the two weeks somewhere else.

The 200 troops first deployed to Ukraine in October for a six-month mission training local forces to fight Russian-backed separatist forces in the east of the country.

Military commanders were initially unsure last month whether to proceed with a plan to withdraw the troops and replace them with another force due to concerns about COVID-19.

A decision was made to proceed with the withdrawal and send a smaller skeleton force to hold the fort until the pandemic passes.

While the returning troops will be required to spend 14 days in isolation, Defence Department spokesman Daniel Le Bouthillier says commanders have not decided where they will spend that time.

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Le Bouthillier says military officials are looking at different options and consulting health-care professionals to determine what is best for the soldiers and their families.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 1, 2020.

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