Canadians are now getting slapped with restrictions on domestic travel.
Newfoundland and Labrador says that, starting at 3 p.m. tomorrow, all incoming travellers need to self-isolate for five days upon arrival. They also must take a rapid COVID-19 test every day for five days. If all results are negative, they can be let out of isolation.
Unvaccinated children will have to self-isolate for five days, and produce a rapid test each day, according to the CBC.
As well, almost everyone aged 12 or older entering Newfoundland and Labrador must submit a travel form within 30 days of their expected travel date. There are some exceptions.
The CBC also reports there are travel restrictions for Prince Edward Island.
All travellers aged eight and up will be tested at the points of entry, regardless of immunization status and how long they were outside of the province.
Fully vaccinated:
- Travellers can apply for the PEI Pass, which can be used multiple times and allows entry into the province without the need to self-isolate.
Not fully vaccinated:
- With some exceptions, travellers to P.E.I. who are not fully vaccinated must self-isolate for eight days and obtain another negative test result on Day 8 to leave self-isolation.
- They must complete a self-isolation declaration.
For Nova Scotia, nearly everyone 12 and up must complete a safe check-in form before entering from another province or territory.
Meanwhile, a Forum Research poll conducted for the Toronto Star finds that only one in six Canadians (16%) plan to travel internationally in the next three months. The poll also found that nearly 40 per cent said they will travel within six to 12 months from now.
In other travel news, Bloomberg reports that the Israel government will add Canada, the U.S. and eight other countries to a list of banned travel destinations as of Tuesday.
The Financial Times reports that Germany is bringing in new entry requirements for people from the UK and several other European countries.
“As of Monday, only German citizens, residents and transit passengers will be allowed to enter Germany from the UK. Those entering the country will be required to quarantine for 14 days, regardless of their vaccination status. New travel restrictions were also introduced for arrivals from Denmark, France and Norway. New arrivals must quarantine for at least five days if they are not vaccinated or recovered from the virus,” The Times said.
