After a successful vaccination campaign approx. 90% people of in Canada have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and the count of cases has decreased. The vaccination rate in Canada is the highest all around the world. The suspension of vaccination requirements shows public health improvement in Canada.
The government of Canada announced that the vaccination requirement for the domestic & outbound travelers, transportation sectors, and employees of the federal government will end as of 20 June.
However, vaccination requirements for foreign nationals remain in effect at the border as well as unvaccinated travelers required testing and quarantine.
Vaccination requirements will also remain for the passenger and cruise ship. Other health measures for the public like wearing a mask are still mandatory.
The government of Canada is prepared to bring COVID-19 requirements back when it will feel necessary.
Travelers need to be fully vaccinated on all the federal modes of transportation in Canada by 30 October 2021. Those who are not vaccinated have to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test. This step is for the safety of travelers and employees, said the transport minister Omar Alghabra.
The Omicron version is significantly shorter than the delta version, and a very limited vaccine effect remains until 20 weeks after the second dose of either vaccine. The booster dose resulted in a substantial increase in protection against mild infections; However, that too began to subside after a few months.
To become fully vaccinated travelers need to take two douses vaccines of COVID-19 that must be approved or one dose of Johnson & Johnson.
Canada will end the random testing of COVID-19 at the airport between 11 June to 20 June. Those travelers who are unvaccinated still need to be tested on-site. Since the start of 1 July, all COVID-19 testing will be continue to performed off-site.
