VIVA – Authority from Canada will lift COVID-19 test rules for airline passengers from China, Hong Kong, and Macao. This rule took effect on Friday.
“On March 17, 2023, air travelers to Canada on flights originating from the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong, or Macao will no longer be required to provide evidence of a COVID-19 test result before boarding, means that there will no longer be any federal COVID-19 border measures in place after that time.” According to a press release from the Public Health Institute of Canada.
Since Canada and other countries put in place temporary border measures in January 2023, data from China, the international community, and wastewater sampling conducted in Canada, have not detected any new variants of concern.
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In addition, the COVID-19 situation in both China and Canada has improved, and the Canadian healthcare systems remain stable.
The Public Health Agency of Canada continues to recommend that individuals wear well-constructed and well-fitted masks during their travel on planes and in airports, or other crowded indoor settings. Individuals should not travel if they have symptoms of COVID-19.
The Government of Canada continues to work with international partners to enhance sequencing capacity and closely monitors the global epidemiology of COVID-19 and emerging novel variants of concern.
Canada will not hesitate to adjust measures to protect the health and safety of people in Canada, should it be required.
