The data on the spread of the pandemic virus in Canada suggests that the peak of the recent wave is over. The provinces and the territories are modifying their public health advisories to keep up with the changes in the situation. This has led Canada to lighten its border measures.
The easing of the border measures for Canada is effective from February 28, 2022. The entirely vaccinated travelers can enter Canada with reports of an antigen test. Children below 12 years of age and not vaccinated will not have to quarantine themselves.
Jean-Yves Duclos says...
The Minister of Health of Canada, Jean-Yves Duclos, says that the fight against the pandemic is based on science and sound judgment. The announcement of the easing up of the border measures for Canada mirrors progress in the battle against the Omicron variant.
The Canadian Health Minister adds that mandatory testing will be conducted randomly. It will help the Canadian public health authorities figure out the trends in transmission rates of the variants that might cause a problem in the future.
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Requirements to Enter Canada
Travelers to Canada need to meet the following requirements:
A negative result of COVID-19 rapid antigen test – 24 hours prior
Negative molecular test result – 72 Hours prior
Rules Regarding COVID Tests
Here are a few guidelines laid down by Canada for travelers to the country.
The rapid antigen test taken at home is not considered valid.
The test needs to be sanctioned by the country where the test kit was purchased.
It must be administered in a laboratory, healthcare body, or telehealth facility.
The travelers are required to upload documents through the ArriveCAN app before entering the borders of Canada.
On arrival, the people who have recently traveled to the country can be randomly tested for COVID. People who are fully vaccinated can still be subjected to the test.
According to the new rules, travelers do not need to quarantine while waiting for the test results. Even for the people who have traveled beyond Canada or the U.S. borders in the last 14 days.
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