Travelling with kids under 12? What to know about the latest COVID-19 rules
Global News
Young children entering Canada or the U.S. with vaccinated parents don't have to quarantine. But there are other significant restrictions.
Canadians hoping to travel internationally for the holidays have much to celebrate.
A White House official told Global News on Friday that fully vaccinated Canadians will be able to travel to the U.S. by land or sea for non-essential trips starting Nov. 8. Later in the day, came the news that Canadians with mixed vaccines will also be able to cross the border.
And Canada lifted its quarantine requirement for vaccinated travellers entering the country by land and air back in July.
But one large group of vaccinated adults who may still have to shelve any plans for cross-border holiday trips: those with children under the age of 12 who cannot get the coronavirus vaccine yet.
While international travel with young children is possible, it remains riskier and more complicated. Here’s what to know.
Children under 12 who are travelling with fully vaccinated parents, step-parents, guardians or tutors don’t need to quarantine upon re-entering Canada but won’t be able to go back to their routines right away, either. That’s because they won’t be allowed to attend school, daycare or camp for 14 days after their return, according to guidelines posted on the website of the government of Canada.
The kids may also need to postpone seeing their grandparents for a while. Unvaccinated children returning from a trip abroad must avoid contact with people 65 years of age or older, as well as with those who have a compromised immune system or underlying medical condition that makes them more susceptible to complications from COVID-19.
Families must also ensure the children aren’t travelling on crowded public transport or attending crowded settings like amusement parks or sporting events.
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