Federal officials have announced that fully vaccinated travellers entering Canada will not have to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test as of April 1. However, other travel rules, such as being fully vaccinated to board federally regulated air, rail, and marine transportation, still apply.
With some Canadians planning to travel this spring despite a travel advisory, experts say planning ahead and purchasing COVID-19 travel insurance are crucial to avoid risks, headaches and unexpected fees.
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Vaccine tourism: Canadians fly south for COVID-19 shot as US demand falls
Manitoba-based truckers, transporting goods to and from the United States, get vaccinated against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as part of a deal between the Canadian province and the state of North Dakota, at a rest stop near Drayton, North Dakota, on Apr 22, 2021. (Photo: REUTERS/Dan Koeck)
06 May 2021 06:17AM (Updated:
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OTTAWA: With COVID-19 vaccine demand declining in the United States, some Canadians facing third-wave lockdowns are flying south to get inoculated, perhaps months earlier than they would be able to at home.
Vaccine tourism: Canadians fly south for shot as US demand falls
Canada has inoculated only 3% of its almost 38 million people, but more than 34% have received a first dose
Reuters
May 06, 2021
With Covid-19 vaccine demand declining in the United States, some Canadians facing third-wave lockdowns are flying south to get inoculated, perhaps months earlier than they would be able to at home.
Jimmy Simmons, 37, saw friends in their 40s struggling to get a shot in the hard-hit Canadian province of Ontario. The Toronto businessman decided to spend a few weeks in New York City to meet clients and get vaccinated. He got his first of two shots on Tuesday.
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OTTAWA With COVID-19 vaccine demand declining in the United States, some Canadians facing third-wave lockdowns are flying south to get inoculated, perhaps months earlier than they would be able to at home.
Jimmy Simmons, 37, saw friends in their 40s struggling to get a shot in the hard-hit Canadian province of Ontario. The Toronto businessman decided to spend a few weeks in New York City to meet clients and get vaccinated. He got his first of two shots on Tuesday.
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