Canada's hard line, you must be vaccinated to get on a plane
You will need to be vaccinated in order to travel to Canada. No, we are not just talking about international air travel, but also [...]
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You will need to be vaccinated in order to travel in Canada. No, we are not only talking about international air travel, but also about national travel. This was announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a press conference in recent days.
A novelty that already promises to be a small revolution for the future of travel and the fight against the pandemic. The Canadian example in fact may soon be followed by other countries around the world.
Mandatory vaccination for travel: Canada's decision
"At the end of October, anyone 12 years old and up. Will want to travel by plane or train to Canada. will have to be fully vaccinated," said Trudeau, in the Oct. 6 conference, "There will be a short period in which people who are going through the vaccination process can travel by showing a negative Covid-19 test. But by the end of November, if you are 12 years old or older and want to fly or take a train you will have to be vaccinated. Testing will no longer be an option".
Still, the numbers give a picture of a Canada where the government's new decision is not expected to have significant negative impacts. In fact, the population turns out to be Vaccinated with at least one dose to 89%. As of September 26, however, the percentage of the population 12 years and older vaccinated with both doses was 76%.
Very encouraging data. Trudeau and his administration, however, want to increase rapidly, to soon have the entire Canadian population vaccinated against the coronavirus. "These measures on travel, along with the mandatory vaccine for all federal employees, are among the most impactful in the world," the prime minister said, "because when it comes to protecting people and avoiding a new lockdown for everyone, there is no room for half measures".
Clearly, parents with children under 12, currently the minimum age for vaccination, will be able to travel without any problems for the children. However, when the Government of Canada extends vaccination eligibility to the 5-11 age group, they too will have to abide by the rules.
What's happening in Italy and the rest of the world
The Ottawa government's new measure Will have no direct effect on foreigners: vaccine is already mandatory in order to achieve By air to Canada from abroad, so there will also be no change for Italian citizens.
But the news announced by Trudeau could act as an incentive for other countries to pass similar measures within their own territory as well. Australia and New Zealand are among the main suspects who could follow the example of the North American nation, while in the United States Dr. Anthony Fauci said recently, "I would support a plan so if you want to take a plane and travel with other people, you must be vaccinated".
And theItaly? In our country there is still no compulsory vaccination, although 73% of the population has already been vaccinated with both doses (percentage rising to 77% for those who have received at least one dose). If more and more foreign countries, destinations for business or leisure travel, are starting to think about mandatory vaccination for those traveling to and within the national territory, soon also for Italy there may come a time to put aside the tests And rely totally on the vaccine.
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