Canada drops molecular COVID-19 test requirement for short trips to U.S.
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As of Nov. 30, fully vaccinated Canadians and permanent residents returning home after short trips to the United States will no longer have to provide proof of a negative molecular test, such as a PCR test.
The federal government announced that it is lifting the molecular test requirement for travellers who have received a complete COVID-19 vaccine series when returning to Canada after less than 72 hours.
However, the molecular test requirement will still be required for trips abroad lasting more than 72 hours.
The federal government also said that travellers who have received the Sinopharm, Sinovac and Covaxin COVID-19 vaccines will be considered fully vaccinated for travel purposes by the end of the month.
Previous border measures required that all travellers entering Canada, regardless of vaccination status, present proof of a negative molecular COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of crossing the land border or flight departure.
