September 28 - It looks as though the federal government has once again extended the mandatory 14-day quarantine for all passengers arriving in or returning to Canada.

 

An update to the government site that outlines Canada’s response to the pandemic, and specifically the 14-day quarantine, indicates that the ‘Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order (Mandatory Isolation)’ has been extended to October 31, 2020.

 

The final point in the 16-point decree states: “This Order has effect for the period beginning at 23:59:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on the day on which it is made and ending at 23:59:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on October 31, 2020.”

 

The extension for the 14-day mandatory quarantine won’t come as much of a surprise to the beleaguered travel industry, now more than six months into the pandemic’s travel restrictions, including the quarantine rule.

 

New insurance coverage for COVID-19 from several airlines, tour operators and insurance companies could help soften the blow of the extended quarantine measure, as some travellers may decide the 14-days of quarantine is worth it for some sun this winter, now with the peace of mind of COVID-19 insurance coverage.

 

 

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