Canada's chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says officials are looking into whether it's practical to test people for COVID-19 when they enter Canada instead of requiring them to quarantine. Watch: Dr. Theresa Tam talks about testing international arrivalsChief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam answers if testing arrivals at international airports could eventually replace the 14-day quarantine period. We'll be actively looking at those options," Tam said, adding that more research is required before any changes are introduced. It would consist of a test at Toronto's Pearson Airport followed by two tests at home. Watch: Tam on whether airport COVID-19 tests could replace quarantine measures for travellers?

Source: CBC News August 28, 2020 17:47 UTC