Travelers who are not fully vaccinated and have not received a valid tax exemption will be tested on days 1 and 8 of the 14-day quarantine. You need to continue.
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OTTAWA — The federal government is for travelers entering Canada Extends current COVID-19 public health measures. ArriveCan app, at least until September 30th.
In Wednesday's release, the Canadian Public Health Service announced that it would continue to suspend forced random tests for fully vaccinated travelers. Airport until mid-July.
First announced a suspension on June 11th, stating that the release will allow the airport to focus on streamlining operations.
The Department of Public Health has stated that it is planning to relocate COVID-19 inspections for air travelers outside the airport to select inspection agency stores, pharmacies, or by virtual booking. rice field.
The required random test is to continue at the border entrance without any changes.
With this release, travelers who have not been fully vaccinated and have not received a valid tax exemption will need to continue testing on the first and eighth days of the 14-day quarantine. Added when there is.
"When moving on to the next stage of the COVID-19 response, it is important to remember that the pandemic is not over. Protect yourself and others from the virus. To do this, we must continue to do as much as we can, "Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos said in a statement.
He also urged people to keep the recommended vaccinations up-to-date to be adequately protected from infections, infections and serious complications.
"As I have said, Canada's border measures are guided by science and prudence to maintain flexibility and adaptability."
All travelers Must continue to provide travel information using the ArriveCan app or website within 72 hours of arriving in Canada or boarding a cruise ship to Canada. The government said 95% of land and air travelers are using the app and are taking steps to enhance compliance.
The government can also move tests out of the airport to allow Canada to adapt to the increasing number of travelers, while at the same time changing new concerns and epidemiological conditions. He said he could monitor changes and respond quickly. ..
Border inspection helps Canada slow the spread of the virus as data from the inspection is used to understand the current levels and trends of COVID-19 imports into Canada. Said that it is essential to. The
test program can also detect and identify new COVID-19 mutants of concern, he said.
Tourism groups, mayors of border areas, MP have called on the government to relax regulations and abolish the ArriveCan app, saying that measures are limiting cross-border travel. increase.
Transport Minister Randy Boissonault said the government is deeply investing in the growth of Canada's visitor economy.
"Canada has everything from its reputation as a safe destination to world-class attractions and vast spaces, welcoming domestic and foreign tourists while prioritizing safety and well-being. Ready to be. "
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