Air travellers to Canada will need a negative test for Covid-19 three days before arrival. Why are land border crossings not included? Why only one test when false negatives can occur at the three-day mark? Details needed to understand policy rationale.

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 31, 2020

Air travellers to Canada will need a negative test for Covid-19 3 days before arrival. Why are land border crossings not included? Why only one test when false negatives can occur at the 3-day mark? Details needed to understand policy rationale. Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Air travellers will soon have to test negative for COVID-19 before arrival in Canada

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