Despite Announcements From CDC and Others, Canada Tightens Av-Restrictions... Again

Claiming that, "The Government of Canada takes a prudent and responsible approach at the border, by continually monitoring and reviewing available data and scientific evidence to protect the health and safety of Canadians," the nation has continued to restrict cross border flight activities despite other nations lessening their's.

Friday; the Government of Canada extended the temporary travel measures restricting entry into Canada by foreign nationals until June 21, 2021.

"To continue managing the elevated risk of imported COVID-19 cases into Canada, the Government of Canada has extended the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) restricting all direct commercial and private passenger flights to Canada from India and Pakistan until June 21, 2021 at 23:59 EDT. The government is also extending the requirement for air passengers who depart India or Pakistan to Canada, via an indirect route, to obtain a COVID-19 pre-departure test from a third country before continuing their journey to Canada."

This approach to border management includes entry and flight restrictions; mandatory pre-arrival, on-arrival, and post-arrival testing requirements; mandatory hotel stopover for air travellers; and mandatory 14-day quarantine for travellers. Canada is also extending those measures, "to protect the health and safety of Canadians."

FMI: www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/arrivecan.html