Mandatory random COVID-19 testing to return at main airports

The Canadian government says mandatory random testing of travellers arriving at its four main airports will begin again next week.

Ottawa paused the random testing of those entering Canada by air on June 11.

Testing will now resume as of July 19 for fully vaccinated travellers arriving at the Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Toronto airports.

All testing will take place outside of airports for unvaccinated, partially and fully vaccinated people.

The testing will be completed either at an in-person appointment at select testing locations or via a virtual appointment for a swab test.

Travellers who are not fully vaccinated must test on both the first and eighth days of their mandatory 14-day quarantine, unless exempt.