On Thursday, it extended that through the remainder of the season.
Helping matters is the fact that the Public Health Agency of Canada and immigration minister have approved a National Interest Exemption for MLS teams crossing the border.
That means while all travelling players and staff will still require COVID-19 tests prior to and upon arrival in Canada, regardless of vaccination status, those partially or not vaccinated will only have to observe a modified quarantine.
After posting a negative COVID-19 test, those individuals may participate in work activities only, including trainings and games, and are otherwise prohibited from attending other functions or places through the remainder of a 14-day quarantine period, or until they leave the country.
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Vancouver Whitecaps to join Toronto FC, CF Montreal in playing at home next month
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Finally.
After 539 days, local sports fans will once again be able to check out a Vancouver Whitecaps match in person.
The Whitecaps announced the good news today that the team has been granted a “National Interest Exemption” from the Canadian government that will allow them to host matches at BC Place. Vancouver’s first match with their home crowd in attendance since February 29 of last year is set for Saturday, August 21 against LAFC. The Whitecaps also have the approval to host Real Salt Lake on August 29.
BC Place will be a busy place for sports once again next month, as the BC Lions also host their first home game in nearly two years on August 19. The Canada Sevens rugby tournament also has approval for September 18 and 19.
Vancouver Whitecaps to join Toronto FC, CF Montreal in playing at home next month
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