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No More Pre-Entry COVID Tests For Children At Border

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The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is easing some COVID-19 border restrictions early next week.

Beginning April 25th at 1:00 a.m. Eastern, unvaccinated or partially vaccinated children between the ages of five and 11, who are accompanied by a fully vaccinated parent or guardian, will not have to complete a pre-entry rapid antigen test (RAT) or a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test to enter Canada.

Pre-entry tests will still be required for partially vaccinated or unvaccinated travellers aged 12 and older.

Fully vaccinated Canadians will also not be required to wear a mask while in public spaces for the 14 days following their return.

Instead, they will need to monitor and report if they develop signs or symptoms of COVID-19.

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Feds Set To Axe PCR Tests For Short Trips

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Looks as though the federal government will be changing border rules for returning Canadians.

In a report first coming from La Presse, sources say that Canadians will eventually have to no longer provide a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test after returning from trips that are shorter than 72 hours.

These tests can cost anywhere from $150 – $300 on the north side of the border, but many pharmacies in the US are giving them for free from state funded programs.

A formal release is expected to come from the government in the coming days.