Canada to re-tighten border measures as it braces for Omicron

Source: Politico | December 17, 2021 | Andy Blatchford

‘We’ve come this far, now is not the time to give up,’ Canada’s health minister said Friday.

OTTAWA — Canada is re-tightening its border as it braces for Omicron with measures that will affect communities along the frontier.

Justin Trudeau’s government announced Friday that it will again require all returning travelers who spend fewer than 72 hours outside of Canada to produce a pre-arrival, negative PCR test result. The rule, which Canada eased Nov. 30, will be back in force Dec. 21.

Quick context: The change comes amid mounting Omicron fears in Canada that have quickly led authorities in many regions to re-impose pandemic measures, including limits on gatherings and a pause on in-person attendance at some major sporting events.

Earlier this week, the federal government advised against nonessential travel outside the country amid a powerful resurgence of Covid cases.

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