Government officials say Canadian truckers arriving from the U.S. will need to be vaccinated, despite an erroneous statement from a Canada Border Services Agency spokesperson.
Truck drivers coming into Canada from south of the border will need to be fully immunized against COVID-19, despite a statement sent "in error."
A joint statement from Canada's transportation, health and public safety ministers says that the country's initial policy requiring truckers coming into Canada to be double dosed still stands.
Yesterday, a Canada Border Services Agency spokesperson told reporters that unvaccinated truck drivers arriving at the border would be exempt from testing or quarantine requirements, but government officials now say that information is not accurate.
Starting Saturday, Canadian big rig drivers entering the country will need to show proof of vaccination.
Canadian truck drivers who are not fully immunized will need a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours prior to arrival, and will have to quarantine upon arrival.
Non-Canadian truckers who don't show proof of vaccination or proof of a medical exemption will be turned away at the border.
The statement clarifies that in order to be fully vaccinated, drivers must have received their second COVID-19 shot at least 14 days prior.

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