MaryCanadian Posted February 12, 2022 Report Share Posted February 12, 2022 So happy to see on the news this morning that Canada is getting rid of pcr test requirement for returning fully vaxxed Canadian travellers at the end of this month. A rapid antigen test is so much cheaper and faster results for those of us that have booked earlier flights on disembarkation day. It will be a great stress reliever for me. whitsmom, cruisellama, cruiserccl and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen W Posted February 12, 2022 Report Share Posted February 12, 2022 3 hours ago, MaryCanadian said: So happy to see on the news this morning that Canada is getting rid of pcr test requirement for returning fully vaxxed Canadian travellers at the end of this month. A rapid antigen test is so much cheaper and faster results for those of us that have booked earlier flights on disembarkation day. It will be a great stress reliever for me. Great news, and long overdue. I will do a happy dance once they make the official announcement next week. We are booked March break, so figured the Gov would change it after just to make our lives stressful and deter travel. WannaCruise, cruiserccl and MaryCanadian 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserccl Posted February 12, 2022 Report Share Posted February 12, 2022 This is great news! I'm waiting for them to remove return testing all together...or at the very least, permit those who test positive re-entry and quarantine at their home without a threat of a fine. If we test positive, we are more than willing to quarantine at home for 10 days. MaryCanadian, recogneyes, YellowBrickRoad and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Censored Posted February 12, 2022 Report Share Posted February 12, 2022 7 hours ago, MaryCanadian said: So happy to see on the news this morning that Canada is getting rid of pcr test requirement for returning fully vaxxed Canadian travellers at the end of this month. A rapid antigen test is so much cheaper and faster results for those of us that have booked earlier flights on disembarkation day. It will be a great stress reliever for me. agreed. What is the cost of the antigen test on embarkation? Any news? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyYOW Posted February 12, 2022 Report Share Posted February 12, 2022 I'm just hoping they will finally approve rapid tests for unvaccinated children... WAAAYTOOO and MaryCanadian 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlena Posted February 13, 2022 Report Share Posted February 13, 2022 Its not confirmed yet right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted February 13, 2022 Report Share Posted February 13, 2022 19 hours ago, Marlena said: Its not confirmed yet right? No. Announcement is supposedly coming this week. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveTheSharks Posted February 14, 2022 Report Share Posted February 14, 2022 While PCR testing is expected to be dropped, if I'm not mistaken, there's still testing required similar to the US (ie. a proctored antigen test). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyYOW Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 On 2/14/2022 at 12:19 PM, SaveTheSharks said: While PCR testing is expected to be dropped, if I'm not mistaken, there's still testing required similar to the US (ie. a proctored antigen test). PCR testing wasn't completely dropped. Rapid (antigen) Tests are now an option too. Testing is still required for entering Canada and boarding the flight. So, in order to return to Canada you need one of the following: - PCR done 72h prior to boarding the flight - Rapid Test done 1 day before boarding the flight Another important update - unvaccinated kids do not required to quarantine for 14 days if they travel with vaccinated parents. They can go to daycare/school basically next day. That's a game changer for us. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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