Egypt, Malawi and Nigeria have been added to the travel ban over concerns around the Omicron variant.
Canada is adding three additional countries to the travel ban over concerns around the Omicron variant.
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos made the announcement this afternoon. Effective immediately, Egypt, Malawi and Nigeria have been added to the list of 7 South African nations under the travel ban.
Minister Duclos also announced that all air travelers coming into Canada will have to be tested upon arrival and isolate until results come in. For now, Canada is making an exception for travelers coming from the United States. As of this writing, there have been no confirmed cases of Omicron in the US.
Duclos did say he will be speaking with the Provinces about how they can set up testing requirements at the US border if the testing restrictions are needed.

Winter Reminders from WFD
UPDATE: Charges Are Laid After Two Fires in the City
SWPH Reports High Influenza Risk
Deputy Warden Appointed for 2026
Handbags for Hospice to Shimmer for Sakura House
Beachville Museum Employee Receives Award
SWPH Issues Cold Weather Alert
Oxford OPP Briefs - Dec. 15th 2025
White Christmas Not Guaranteed for Oxford
PJHL Recap - Dec 12th to Dec 14th
Holiday Safety Tips from OCAR
Paris Man Charged with Impaired
Rob Reiner Dead at 78
Christmas Lights Stolen in Ingersoll
UPDATE: Cyber Security Experts Investigating Oxford Incident
PJHL Preview - Dec. 12th to Dec. 14th
Tour of Lights Begins this Weekend
Drunk Drivers Charged in Woodstock
Week Three Results for Festive RIDE Campaign
Woodstock Passes 2026 Capital Budget
Comments
Add a comment