Canada announces strict quarantine rules for travelers

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau comments on the shooting in Nova Scotia during a news conference April 20, 2020 in Ottawa, Canada. – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday the death toll from an “evil” weekend shooting rampage in Nova Scotia had risen to at least 18. “Our country stands united in our effort to defeat a pandemic, to save lives and to help each other make it to a better day,” he told a news conference.”But yesterday we were jolted from that common cause by the senseless violence and tragedy in Nova Scotia, (where) a gunman claimed the lives of at least 18 people.” (Photo by Dave Chan / AFP) (Photo by DAVE CHAN/AFP via Getty Images)

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UPDATED 12:50 PM PT – Sunday, January 31, 2021

Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced plans for further quarantine and travel restrictions. On Friday, he made the announcement in response to the emergence of COVID-19 variants.

Under the new measures, travelers who return to Canada will have to quarantine in a hotel at their own expense as they await their coronavirus test results.

Trudeau said waiting in a hotel can cost upwards of $2,000. People who test positive will have to quarantine in a government facility.

“Those with negative test results will then be able to quarantine at home under significantly increased surveillance and enforcement,” said Trudeau. “Those with positive test will be immediately required to quarantine in designated government facilities.”

Trudeau also suspended air travel to Mexico as well as all Caribbean destinations until April 30. All international flights are restricted to land at four airports: Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary and Montreal.