Lower Mainland reservists will begin sequestering themselves at the Vernon Military Camp beginning on Tuesday, according to the Canadian Armed Forces. “Sequestration is an extreme form of isolation,” said Col.
Paul Ursich, commander of the Land Component Command for JTF(P), in a social media post. “Soldiers will have no interaction with family, friends or even colleagues.
Their meals will be delivered and they’ll be expected to stay isolated.” Ursich continued, “It will be challenging, but COVID-free soldiers are of immense tactical value.” [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] The 30 reservists will be part of the Joint Task Force (Pacific), which leads the military in B.C.