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By Canadian Press

Canada extends COVID-19 border measures until Sept. 30, including ArriveCan app

Jun 29, 2022 | 3:59 PM

OTTAWA – The federal government says it will extend current COVID-19 public health measures for travellers entering Canada, including the use of the ArriveCan app, until at least Sept. 30.

The government also says it will continue the pause of mandatory random testing for fully vaccinated travellers at all airports until mid-July.

It first announced the pause on June 11 and says in a release Wednesday that it’s allowing airports to focus on streamlining their operations.

The government says it’s moving forward with plans to relocate COVID-19 testing for air travellers outside of airports to select test provider stores, pharmacies or by virtual appointment.

Mandatory random testing is to continue at land border points of entry with no changes.

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The release adds that travellers who are not fully vaccinated and don’t have a valid exemption must continue to test on Day 1 and Day 8 of their 14-day quarantine.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 29, 2022.

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