Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's government on Friday said <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pfizer-biontech-to-seek-authorization-for-3rd-covid-shot-statement-396898">unvaccinated</a> foreigners won't be allowed in the country for "quite a while" as the country combats the virus.

"We need to continue to ensure that the safety of Canadians of all the sacrifices that so many people have made over the past many, many months, is not for nothing," the Canadian prime minister said.

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"I can tell you right now, that's not going to happen for quite a while," Trudeau added.

Canada had shut its border with the United States for non-essential travellers since March last year when the pandemic took hold worldwide. The government however this week allowed citizens and permanent residents who have been vaccinated to not go in for quarantine after returning from abroad.

PM Trudeau added that next steps on allowing travellers in the country will be released in the coming weeks without specifying a timeframe.

Ontario reported 194 fresh <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-korea-to-raise-covid-19-restrictions-to-highest-level-in-capital-396854">coronavirus</a> cases as health officials in Quebec said&nbsp;103 new cases were detected on Wednesday.

According to health officials, unvaccinated citizens in Ontario consisted of a majority of the population amid the virus surge even as data showed most&nbsp;Canadians are willing to be vaccinated.

The government has ramped its vaccination drive amid the virus as health officials informed over 41 million doses of coronavirus vaccines have been administered in Canada with over 77 per cent of the population having received at least one dose of the vaccine.

Reports say the government has ensured 78 per cent vaccination for children aged&nbsp;12 years and older.&nbsp;

Health officials said the country is within reach to fully vaccinate over 80 per cent of the adult population but cautioned that the rate is slowing.

Chief public health officer Dr Theresa Tam added that the large scale vaccination needed to continue to stay ahead of the curve to deal with the Lambda and Delta variants as winter approaches and citizens head indoors.

The country's health agency reported a decline in cases but cautioned against the threat posed by varients while calling for "sustained efforts" to avoid a resurgence of the virus.

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Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's government on Friday said unvaccinated foreigners won't be allowed in the country for "quite a while" as the country combats the virus.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's government on Friday said unvaccinated foreigners won't be allowed in the country for "quite a while" as the country combats the virus. "We need to continue to ensure that the safety of Canadians of all the sacrifices that so many people have made over the past many, many months, is not for nothing," the Canadian prime minister said. Watch: "I can tell you right now, that's not going to happen for quite a while," Trudeau added. Canada had shut its border with the United States for non-essential travellers since March last year when the pandemic took hold worldwide. The government however this week allowed citizens and permanent residents who have been vaccinated to not go in for quarantine after returning from abroad. PM Trudeau added that next steps on allowing travellers in the country will be released in the coming weeks without specifying a timeframe. Ontario reported 194 fresh coronavirus cases as health officials in Quebec said 103 new cases were detected on Wednesday. According to health officials, unvaccinated citizens in Ontario consisted of a majority of the population amid the virus surge even as data showed most Canadians are willing to be vaccinated. The government has ramped its vaccination drive amid the virus as health officials informed over 41 million doses of coronavirus vaccines have been administered in Canada with over 77 per cent of the population having received at least one dose of the vaccine. Reports say the government has ensured 78 per cent vaccination for children aged 12 years and older. Health officials said the country is within reach to fully vaccinate over 80 per cent of the adult population but cautioned that the rate is slowing. Chief public health officer Dr Theresa Tam added that the large scale vaccination needed to continue to stay ahead of the curve to deal with the Lambda and Delta variants as winter approaches and citizens head indoors. The country's health agency reported a decline in cases but cautioned against the threat posed by varients while calling for "sustained efforts" to avoid a resurgence of the virus. (With inputs from Agencies)

'Not going to happen for quite a while': Canada won't allow unvaccinated tourists

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Thursday that the army would be sent in to help Ontario and Quebec provinces combat coronavirus outbreaks.

The&nbsp;long-term care facilities in the provinces have been hit the hardest by the pandemic.

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Seventy to 80 percent of all COVID-19 deaths in the two provinces were at long-term care homes, with the number of fatalities at the homes surpassing 1,000 in Quebec and 500 in Ontario.

Trudeau said, "There have been requests for military assistance by both Ontario and Quebec which, of course, we will be answering."&nbsp;

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"Our women and men in uniform will step up with the valour and courage they've always shown," he added.

Ontario has asked for an unspecified number of soldiers to be deployed at five of its most affected care homes.&nbsp;

Quebec asked for 1,000 troops in addition to 130 military doctors and medics previously requested, to help overwhelmed staff at elderly care homes.

Trudeau said the Canadian military "will be there with support so that provinces can get control of the situation."

Quebec had tried to recruit 2,000 new staff for its long-term care facilities in recent weeks to ease the workload for existing staff, but few applied.

Even with a salary top-up from the government, the jobs are relatively low-paying.

Quebec Premier Francois Legault lamented on Thursday that 9,500 healthcare and senior care workers in the province had not shown up for work this week; 4,000 are under quarantine or are being treated for the virus, while 5,500 feared exposure.&nbsp;

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Thursday that the army would be sent in to help Ontario and Quebec provinces combat coronavirus outbreaks. The long-term care facilities in the provinces have been hit the hardest by the pandemic.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Thursday that the army would be sent in to help Ontario and Quebec provinces combat coronavirus outbreaks. The long-term care facilities in the provinces have been hit the hardest by the pandemic. Also read: Can dogs detect COVID-19? Canines in training to sniff out virus Seventy to 80 percent of all COVID-19 deaths in the two provinces were at long-term care homes, with the number of fatalities at the homes surpassing 1,000 in Quebec and 500 in Ontario. Trudeau said, "There have been requests for military assistance by both Ontario and Quebec which, of course, we will be answering." Also read: Unimaginable human tragedy in Europe's care homes: WHO on COVID-19 epidemic "Our women and men in uniform will step up with the valour and courage they've always shown," he added. Ontario has asked for an unspecified number of soldiers to be deployed at five of its most affected care homes. Quebec asked for 1,000 troops in addition to 130 military doctors and medics previously requested, to help overwhelmed staff at elderly care homes. Trudeau said the Canadian military "will be there with support so that provinces can get control of the situation." Quebec had tried to recruit 2,000 new staff for its long-term care facilities in recent weeks to ease the workload for existing staff, but few applied. Even with a salary top-up from the government, the jobs are relatively low-paying. Quebec Premier Francois Legault lamented on Thursday that 9,500 healthcare and senior care workers in the province had not shown up for work this week; 4,000 are under quarantine or are being treated for the virus, while 5,500 feared exposure.

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