Travel agencies flooded with requests after Ottawa says it will drop pre-arrival PCR test for travellers – CBC

Current rules have been deterrent for Canadians wanting to go on trips abroad, agents say

Feb 18, 2022

Travel agents are being flooded with requests from Canadians eager to book vacations now that the federal government has said it will drop pre-arrival PCR tests for fully vaccinated travellers as of Feb. 28

Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos announced Tuesday that travellers will still be required to take a pre-arrival test for COVID-19, but they can instead opt for an authorized rapid antigen test taken no more than one day before their scheduled flight or arrival at the land border.

Antigen tests are generally cheaper and more widely available than a molecular test and can provide results within minutes.

Also starting Feb. 28, unvaccinated children under the age of 12 entering Canada with fully vaccinated parents will no longer have to avoid schools, daycare or other crowded settings for 14 days, said Duclos.

Travel agencies flooded with requests after Ottawa says it will drop pre-arrival PCR test for travellers – CBC

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