TORONTO (ANTARA) – Canada could allow fully vaccinated tourists as early as September, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday (7/15) if current vaccination rates and health conditions continue.
Trudeau made the remarks while speaking to Canadian provincial leaders by telephone.
Trudeau also said talks were underway with the United States over the possibility of allowing U.S. citizens and fully vaccinated permanent residents to enter Canada from mid-August on non-essential travel.
“The Prime Minister noted that if the positive pace of vaccination rates and our current state of public health continue, Canada will be able to welcome fully vaccinated travelers from all countries in early September,” according to a press release.
About 78 percent of people 12 years of age or older in Canada have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, health officials said recently.
About 44 percent of people 12 years of age or older have been fully immunized.
Earlier Thursday, Canada said it would allow large cruise ships to enter from November as the COVID-19 pandemic wears off.
But, the country’s government said, cruise ship operators must fully comply with public health requirements.
Source: Reuters
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