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Covid-19 landing in Canada despite pre-flight testing

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Canada infected with Covid-19 over a recent four-week period despite obligatory pre-departure testing, according to federal data that cast doubt on any broad easing of restrictions before the summer travel season.Canada began testing international arrivals in February, requiring air travellers to spend up to three days in hotel quarantine at their own expense until results come back, a measure criticized by airlines hit hard by the pandemic.

People who test negative can finish a 14-day quarantine at home.Also Read | Why Kerala may not swing this time roundThe federal policy was meant to deter people from going abroad during the traditional spring holiday season, and to screen for more contagious coronavirus variants, health officials.

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