No need for a vaccine or test to visit Canada, which shortens all of its health restrictions.
As announced at the end of September by the Canadian government, the country put an end this Saturday, October 1 to all health restrictions at the borders aimed at combating the spread of Covid-19 and in particular the end of compulsory vaccination upon entry to Canada. . “We believe that we are now in a position to modify our approach to international bordersdeclared Dominic LeBlanc, the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, indicating that “the health situation has greatly improved“.
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Travelers therefore no longer have an obligation to screen, quarantine or isolate. People over the age of 12 previously had to be vaccinated to enter Canada or undergo a screening test before entry, upon arrival and quarantine for 14 days. Random testing was also still in place for those vaccinated. In addition, Canada imposed the wearing of masks on planes and trains.
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According to the Canadian government, transmission of the virus is mainly within the country. However, wearing a mask is still recommended to prevent the spread of the virus. “Imports of cases of Covid and its variants no longer significantly influence the evolution of the pandemic in the country“, justified the Minister of Health Jean-Yves Duclos. “The focus should be on up-to-date vaccinations (…) that’s where to invest“, clarified Jean-Yves Duclos, adding that the Covid-19 “is still there“. About 90% of the population aged 12 and over have received two doses of the vaccine, and half have additionally received a booster, according to government figures.
Most countries have now lifted their travel restrictions like Hong Kong or Bhutan last week. Japan will be next on the list, welcoming tourists in a big way from October 11.
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