Canada changes COVID-19 border rules for unvaccinated, partially vaccinated kids

Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated kids ages five to 11 will no longer need a COVID-19 test to enter Canada.

The federal government said on Friday that beginning on April 25 at 1 a.m. ET, children in that age group who are accompanied by a fully vaccinated parent, step parent, guardian or tutor will no longer be required to complete a pre-entry COVID-19 test.

Furthermore, pre-entry tests will still be required for partially vaccinated or unvaccinated travellers ages 12 and older who are currently eligible to travel to Canada.

Children under five years of age are not required to provide a COVID-19 test result, the government added.

More to come.