Canada will require COVID-19 testing for flights from China as virus surges

The federal government will require COVID-19 testing for travellers coming into Canada from China, Hong Kong and Macau.

Beginning on Jan. 5, air travellers arriving in Canada from flights originating from the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong or Macau that are two years of age and older will be required to present a negative COVID-19 test before boarding the aircraft to Canada, according to the government.