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  1. Level 3 - Avoid non-essential travel. A level 3 travel health notice warns travellers to avoid non-essential travel to the destination. There is a high risk to the traveller’s health. If travellers must travel for essential reasons, they are advised to follow the precautions outlined in the travel health notice to reduce their risk.

    • Low Test Positivity Rate at Border
    • 'Viruses Do Cross Borders'
    • Neighbour Poses Higher Risk

    According to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), the volume of travellers has increased in recent months, but the border test positivity rate for COVID-19 has remained low. For example, between Aug. 9 and 26, the positivity rate for fully vaccinated travellers randomly selected for testing at border crossings was 0.19 per cent (112 positive t...

    Dr. Marek Smieja, scientific director of McMaster HealthLabs and a professor of pathology and molecular medicine at McMaster University in Hamilton, suggested there should be some concern about the potential of imported variants. He noted that the alpha and delta variants were both imported into Canada from abroad. "Viruses do cross borders. And th...

    "I would argue that the neighbour in the supermarket who isn't wearing their mask properly above their nose and actually hasn't been vaccinated is a higher risk than the person crossing a border," Smieja said. "I actually think it is a prudent thing to be making it easier for people to travel, particularly for those who are fully vaccinated." Dr. Z...

  2. Aug 10, 2021 · There are four categories: low, medium, high, and very high risk. The “very high” list is the longest, with about 75 countries on it, including the US. The “high” list is the next longest.

  3. Be very cautious at all times, monitor local media and follow the instructions of local authorities. IMPORTANT:The two levels below are official Government of Canada Travel Advisories and are issued when the safety and security of Canadians travelling or living in the country or region may be at risk. Avoid non-essential travel

  4. Travel health notices The Public Health Agency of Canada's Travel Health Notices outline potential health risks to Canadian travellers and recommend ways to help reduce them. Notices remain in effect until removed. Travel Advice and Advisories Country-specific information on safety and security, local laws and customs, entry requirements ...

  5. The decision to travel is yours alone. Following the Government of Canada’s official travel advice will enable you to make well-informed decisions for your personal safety and security. 2. Risk Levels and Travel Advisories. What is a risk level? A risk level is our official measure of the safety and security of a destination, country or ...

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  7. NEXUS is designed to speed up border crossings into Canada and the United States (U.S.) for low-risk, pre-approved travellers. It is jointly run by the Canada Border Services Agency and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Applicants must create an account in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Trusted Traveller Program System to proceed.

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