Share this Story: International air passengers grumble as they're forced into quarantine hotels on new rule's first dayInternational air passengers grumble as they're forced into quarantine hotels on new rule's first day 'I don’t think it’s necessary' was a common sentiment Monday as Canada put into motion one of its most dramatic COVID-19 measures yet Photo by Peter J. Thompson/National PostArticle content Michelle Fernandes could almost see her home from the steps of the Sheraton Four Points hotel near Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday. Try refreshing your browser, or International air passengers grumble as they're forced into quarantine hotels on new rule's first day Back to video Yet instead of heading to her house, she was checking into an airport hotel, becoming one of the first international air travellers required to quarantine in government-sanctioned accommodations for her first three days in Canada. After three days in a hotel room, travellers are required to complete their 14-day quarantine at home, so long as the COVID test they took on arrival comes back negative. It’s not worth it.” Meanwhile, the hotels seemed reluctant to embrace the media attention invited by the new rules. Article content For passengers on those planes, securing one of the mandatory hotel rooms might have been their biggest challenge.

Source: National Post February 22, 2021 23:48 UTC