The Canadian government is reintroducing the requirement for a pre-arrival negative PCR COVID-19 test for all travellers leaving Canada regardless of trip duration.

Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos made the announcement on Friday as Canada continues to see a rise of Omicron COVID-19 infections.

Officials updated Canada’s travel advisories on Wednesday, urging Canadians against any non-essential international travel over the holidays.

The World Health Organization warned this week the Omicron variant is spreading at a rate not seen before.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called it “scary,” noting officials are “very concerned” about the effects of a potential surge in cases, even among the vaccinated.

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