As of Monday, some of the restrictions on the Canadian pandemic border have been eased for those who are fully vaccinated and for children, regardless of their vaccination status.
Recently, unvaccinated or partially vaccinated children ages 5 to 11 who are accompanied by a fully vaccinated parent or guardian will not be required to complete a preliminary COVID-19 test to enter Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada said. PHAC) on Friday.
Pre-entry tests will still be required for eligible partially vaccinated or unvaccinated passengers aged 12 and over, PHAC said. Children under the age of five are not required to provide a negative COVID-19 entry test.
Changes to the current requirement for international travelers to provide an entry quarantine plan are also forthcoming.
All those who are fully vaccinated, children aged 5-11 who are accompanied by a fully vaccinated parent or guardian, and travelers who have valid medical contraindications to COVID-19 vaccines will no longer need to submit an isolation plan. his return to Canada.
In addition, fully vaccinated Canadians will not be required to wear federal uniforms while in public for 14 days after returning from abroad.
All travelers, regardless of their vaccination status, should still continue to wear a mask throughout their journey if they use federally regulated vehicles, such as airplanes or trains, and will be informed by border services when they can remove their mask.
These changes will take effect on April 25 at 1 am EDT.
Also in effect Monday, the federal requirement for those coming to Canada from abroad to monitor and report if they develop signs or symptoms of COVID-19 will be removed, and to maintain a list of close contacts and places visited.
Canada has also abolished the requirement to quarantine passengers if another person in the same group develops symptoms or is positive on their return.
“The health and safety of Canadians remains our top priority, and as vaccination levels and health system capacity improve, we will continue to consider further easing science-based border measures,” said Health Minister Jean-Yves. Duclos in a statement. .
PHAC says all passengers must still use the ArriveCAN app or website to provide their required travel information – such as contact information and proof of vaccination – within 72 hours of arriving in Canada or before boarding. on an airplane or cruise ship intended for that country.
Government officials warn that improper completion of their ArriveCAN forms may result in quarantine or fines and other law enforcement actions.
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