Ministers to Announce Changes to COVID 19 Border Restrictions Today

Ministers to Announce Changes to COVID 19 Border Restrictions Today
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos responds to a question during a news conference, Jan. 19, 2022 in Ottawa. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld
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OTTAWA—Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos is expected to announce major changes to the border measures designed to counter to the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 at 1 p.m. EST.

Currently, the government advises against all non-essential international travel because of the threat posted by the Omicron variant.