Police say a woman in Newfoundland has been arrested for a second time for allegedly refusing to stay inside after arriving from outside the province, contravening public health measures put in place to combat COVID-19.
The 53-year-old was arrested in the Curling area of Corner Brook, N.L., Thursday morning – one day after she was released from custody for contravening special orders under Newfoundland and Labrador’s Public Health Protection and Promotion Act. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] She is currently back in custody awaiting a court appearance.
The woman has been charged with failing to abide by the special measures order and two counts of breaching a release order. Contravening orders