Travellers from China to Canada will require proof of negative COVID-19 test as cases surge | 24CA News

Starting Jan. 5, the federal authorities would require air travellers arriving from China, Hong Kong or Macao to offer proof of a unfavorable COVID-19 check taken earlier than their departure. 

The short-term well being measures, in place for 30 days, are a response to a surge within the virus in China and the restricted epidemiological and different information accessible, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) introduced Saturday. 

The checks should be taken not more than two days earlier than departure and may be both a unfavorable molecular or an antigen check with documentation exhibiting it was overseen by a telehealth service, accredited laboratory or testing supplier. 

Passengers who examined optimistic greater than 10 days however not exceeding 90 days earlier than their departure can present the airline that documentation in lieu of a unfavorable end result.

China has been accused of not being forthcoming in regards to the virus because it first surfaced — with many fearful the nation nonetheless is not sharing information on evolving strains that might result in new outbreaks. 

The U.S., Japan, India, South Korea, Taiwan and Italy have additionally introduced testing necessities. 

Canada’s short-term requirement can be in place for all travellers age two and older, no matter nationality and vaccination standing. 

After 30 days, the measures can be reassessed as extra information and proof emerges, in keeping with PHAC.