The federal government says fully vaccinated Canadians and permanent residents crossing the border into Canada will soon no longer be required to stay at a hotel for part of their quarantine period. Health Minister Patty Hajdu said the government is hoping to ease some restrictions in stages, starting in early July. She said those fully vaccinated Canadians and permanent residents will still have to take a COVID-19 test on arrival and have an isolation plan until their test comes back negative. WATCH: Health Minister Patty Hajdu announces relaxation of travel quarantine rulesHealth minister says fully-vaccinated Canadians, permanent residents will soon be allowed to skip quarantine hotel stay Politics News 1:09 Patty Hajdu, Canada's health minister, said the government is hoping to ease some restrictions in stages, starting in early July. People arriving at land borders are required to take COVID-19 tests when they enter the country and again during their 14-day isolation period.

Source: CBC News June 09, 2021 14:35 UTC