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.

(With inputs from Agencies) 
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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

Toronto is set to be put on lockdown from Monday amid a spurt in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/coronavirus-vaccine-news-injects-trillions-in-stock-markets-worldwide-344414">coronavirus</a> cases, Ontario premier Doug Ford announced today.

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The city which is the largest in Canada will be put under a 28-day lockdown with strict restrictions which include a ban on indoor private gatherings. The government has also restricted gatherings to ten people with gyms, saloons and casinos to remain closed.

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"We cannot afford a province-wide lockdown, so we are taking preventative action today by moving Toronto and Peel into lockdown level restrictions ... We need to take decisive action to stop the spread of this deadly virus," Doug Ford said.

The measures during the lockdown include pharmacies and groceries to run at 50 per cent capacity, however, schools will remain open. According to the lockdown rules, restaurants and bars will not be allowed to serve customers.&nbsp;

Ford, however, urged people to buy locally in order to support businesses which is likely to be hit hard heading into Christmas and a normally busy holiday season.&nbsp;

The lockdown measures come as Toronto crossed 100,000 <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-jr-tests-positive-for-coronavirus-spokesman-344439">COVID-19</a> infections as PM Justin Trudeau warned citizens not to "see friends this weekend" and avoid birthday party or dinner gatherings. "A normal Christmas is quite frankly right out of the question," PM Trudeau had said earlier.

"Cases across the country are spiking massively, we're really at risk of seeing caseloads go up and hospitals get overwhelmed," the Canadian prime minister asserted&nbsp;

Canada has registered 317,000 coronavirus cases along with 11,273 fatalities even as infections figures have been rising in the past seven days with 4,800 daily cases and 65 deaths.

Amid the rise in cases, PM Trudeau warned that daily cases could rise to 60,000 by the end of December.

Toronto is set to be put on lockdown from Monday amid a spurt in coronavirus cases, Ontario premier Doug Ford announced today. Watch: The city which is the largest in Canada will be put under a 28-day lockdown with strict restrictions which include a ban on indoor private gatherings.

Toronto is set to be put on lockdown from Monday amid a spurt in coronavirus cases, Ontario premier Doug Ford announced today. Watch: The city which is the largest in Canada will be put under a 28-day lockdown with strict restrictions which include a ban on indoor private gatherings. The government has also restricted gatherings to ten people with gyms, saloons and casinos to remain closed. Also Read: Britain hopes for 'normal Christmas' as coronavirus cases surge in Europe "We cannot afford a province-wide lockdown, so we are taking preventative action today by moving Toronto and Peel into lockdown level restrictions ... We need to take decisive action to stop the spread of this deadly virus," Doug Ford said. The measures during the lockdown include pharmacies and groceries to run at 50 per cent capacity, however, schools will remain open. According to the lockdown rules, restaurants and bars will not be allowed to serve customers. Ford, however, urged people to buy locally in order to support businesses which is likely to be hit hard heading into Christmas and a normally busy holiday season. The lockdown measures come as Toronto crossed 100,000 COVID-19 infections as PM Justin Trudeau warned citizens not to "see friends this weekend" and avoid birthday party or dinner gatherings. "A normal Christmas is quite frankly right out of the question," PM Trudeau had said earlier. "Cases across the country are spiking massively, we're really at risk of seeing caseloads go up and hospitals get overwhelmed," the Canadian prime minister asserted Canada has registered 317,000 coronavirus cases along with 11,273 fatalities even as infections figures have been rising in the past seven days with 4,800 daily cases and 65 deaths. Amid the rise in cases, PM Trudeau warned that daily cases could rise to 60,000 by the end of December.

Canada's largest city Toronto to be on COVID-19 lockdown starting Monday

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

Canada's largest city Toronto to be on COVID-19 lockdown starting Monday