Random tests for COVID-19 on fully vaccinated passengers will continue to be suspended at all airports until mid-July, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) announced on Wednesday.
The Government of Canada has also extended the current COVID-19 border measures for travelers entering Canada until at least 30 September, including the mandatory use of the ArriveCAN application.
Read more: Ottawa’s move to stop random tests for COVID-19 “welcome news” for Canadian airports
On June 10, Canada announced that it would end random tests for COVID-19 on incoming international passengers from June 11 to 30.
This measure was introduced in order to speed up airport operations and deal with flight delays.
With the new expansion, Canada will continue with its plan to move testing for COVID-19 to air travelers outside airports to select stores from test providers, pharmacies or through a virtual meeting, PHAC said.
The story continues under the ad
PHAC states that mandatory random testing continues at land border entry points.
8:21 Government seeks to ‘improve’ ArriveCAN experience: Algabra government wants to ‘improve’ ArriveCAN: Algabra experience – 19 June 2022
As for travelers who are not fully vaccinated, they will continue to test on the first and eighth day of their mandatory 14-day quarantine period.
Popular stories
-
“Choking”: Details come out when 21 teenagers are found dead in a nightclub in South Africa
-
Travis Barker arrives at hospital, daughter asks fans to “send prayers”: report
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos said the pandemic was not over and everyone should continue to work to protect each other.
“It’s also important for people to keep up with recommended vaccinations to ensure they are adequately protected against infection, transmission and serious complications,” Duclos said. “As we have said all along, Canada’s border measures will remain flexible and adaptable, guided by science and reason.
Travelers are required to provide their travel information through the ArriveCAN app, regardless of their COVID-19 vaccination status, according to PHAC.
The story continues under the ad
© 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.
Add Comment