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People traveling to Canada need negative COVID test or be quarantined in government camp

Updated: January 7, 2021 at 9:57 am EST  See Comments

TORONTO, Ontario, January 7, 2021 (LifeSiteNews) – Starting today, all air travelers going to Canada must present a negative PCR COVID-19 test to their airline before being allowed to board their flight.

On December 31, Canada’s Transport Minister Marc Garneau announced the new entry requirements for air travelers entering Canada, which take effect January 7.

“Our government remains committed to protecting the health and safety of Canadians. These new measures will provide another layer of protection for Canadians as we continue to assess public health risks and work to limit the spread of COVID-19 in Canada,” said Garneau of the new measures.

Should one not be able to obtain a PCR COVID-19 test in the country they are leaving from, an airline is allowed to let a person board but upon arrival into Canada, they must report to a government-approved COVID-19 quarantine camp and stay there for 14 days.

“Persons who are travelling from a country where PCR testing is unavailable will be required to report to a designated Public Health Agency of Canada quarantine facility for the duration of their mandatory 14-day quarantine. Delays in obtaining test results does not apply,” says Transport Canada.

According to the government press

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