Unvaccinated child travellers 12 and up will need to self isolate

Previously those aged 12 to 18 coming from other provinces and territories followed the requirements of their least vaccinated parent or guardian

CityNews \ Halifax Staff

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As of Monday, Nov. 1, domestic child travellers that are eligible to get the COVID vaccine will need to self isolate when they get to Nova Scotia if they have not been fully vaccinated.

This means having both doses at least 14 days before arrival.

Previously those aged 12 to 18 coming from other provinces and territories followed the requirements of their least vaccinated parent or guardian.

“When we shifted to isolation based on vaccination status in June, vaccine was just becoming available for children, so they followed the rules for the least vaccinated adult they were traveling with,” said Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s Chief Medical Officer of Health in a news release.

“Since then, there has been ample opportunity for children 12 and over to get vaccinated. It’s time to treat them the same as adults in our border policy.”

In addition, anyone at least 12 years old will need to fill out a Nova Scotia Safe Check-in form, which can be completed by an adult on behalf of the child.

Those under the age of 12 will still follow the isolation requirements of the least vaccinated adult and can be included on an adult’s Nova Scotia Safe Check-in form.

International travelers need to follow federal requirements under the Quarantine Act.