Canada suspends random Covid-19 tests at airports over travel delays

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MONTREAL - Canada is suspending random Covid-19 tests at airports until the end of June in a bid to reduce chronic delays to travellers in recent weeks, the government said on Friday .

The tests will be put on hold from Saturday and will resume"off site" on July 1, according to a government statement.

Numerous aviation officials have spoken out against the tests in recent weeks, saying they have worsened wait times at airports, already hit by understaffing.

 

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