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ARTICLE · 17 FEBRUARY 2021

New COVID-19 Testing And Quarantine Measures

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The Canadian Government announced new COVID-19 testing and quarantine measures, applicable to all travellers to Canada, including Canadian citizens.

CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)

Implemented on February 15 and 22

The Canadian Government announced new COVID-19 testing and quarantine measures, applicable to all travellers to Canada, including Canadian citizens. Here is a summary of the new measures.

Please note that there will be exemptions to these requirements. However, during the press conference, the exemptions were not announced; it is expected that any exemptions will be announced via the applicable Order in Council. We will provide further details when available.

Travelling by Air

As of February 22

Additional testing upon arrival

  • In addition to the pre-departure COVID-19 testing, all travelers arriving from international destinations will be required to undergo a molecular COVID-19 test before exiting the first Canadian airport at which they arrive;

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