Starting on Nov. 30, fully vaccinated Canadians taking short trips abroad will no longer need proof of a negative COVID-19 test to return home, Ottawa confirmed at a news conference Friday. (Evan Mitsui/CBC)Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam said that at this time, Canada isn't extending the test exemption to American travellers taking short trips for logistical reasons. But starting Nov. 30, Canada will recognize as fully vaccinated those who were inoculated with World Health Organization approved vaccines Sinopharm, Sinovac and COVAXIN. Test cost made short trips impracticalThe government's announcement that it will drop the test requirement for Canadians taking short trips follows weeks of lobbying from politicians , the tourism industry, seniors and business groups for Ottawa to drop the requirement for all vaccinated travellers. When fully vaccinated Canadians cross into the U.S. by land, they face no test requirement.

Source: CBC News November 20, 2021 06:17 UTC