End PCR Testing Requirements

[myata]

Not that it matters now) one way or the other, the result is the same.

Edited December 3, 2021 by myata

[myata]

A slew of confirmed or suspected Omicron cases in GTA today linked to South Africa. So all this PCR harassment of travelers was for nothing. UK didn't have PCR and has cases. Canada had PCR and has cases. How hard is it to get a PCR test in Namibia? A dumb and pointless show deeded only for the bureaucrats to cover their ...s.

[Zeitgeist]

These are ridiculous barriers to freedom of movement.  It’s disgusting what our own governments are imposing on citizens.  I think it’s extremely oppressive and a waste of our tax dollars.  Almost all of our vulnerable citizens are fully vaccinated.  How can we allow this to continue?

[Zeitgeist]

I just visited three US states during this short window before our government reimposes draconian testing and quarantine requirements that will make it nearly impossible for regular people and families to travel outside Canada.  In these Great Lakes states no one has to wear masks indoors.  Signs on some businesses say that unvaccinated people must wear masks but no one is enforcing it.  In Ontario we all must wear masks indoors, whether or not we’re vaccinated, and we must show vaccine passports to enjoy basic freedoms like going to a restaurant or movie theatre.  We’re simply not as free as Americans.  I’m surprised at Ford.  Our politicians don’t have minds of their own and follow the WHO directives from Beijing unquestioningly.  

[Zeitgeist]

Even the sucky Toronto Star is questioning the need for testing travellers coming into Canada.  Why are we testing asymptomatic or people with mild symptoms at all?  What a waste of resources.  Reserve tests for very sick people who need to be admitted to hospital, so that they can be treated.  Let’s stop pretending that Canada is at risk of Covid entering the country.  What a joke.

https://apple.news/AgGSS_S7nQZev-DSIfb00KA

[myata]

UK and Israel scrapped testing requirements. It's not about reason and science, only control over the populace. In some societies there's still a perception that authorities have to show accountability and even on the level of common sense these measures cannot be justified.

Edited January 17, 2022 by myata

[Zeitgeist]

Our federal politicians are such reckless over-spenders. Wasteful bureaucracy that doesn’t lead to better outcomes, though it does slow down shipments, add costs to travellers, and upset a lot of people.  Stupid policies.  

Edited January 17, 2022 by Zeitgeist

[myata]

Sometimes stupidity is a sign of a status and privilege. Only exalted ones are allowed to it, with neither feedback nor accountability.

[Zeitgeist]

In Britain, “Flight Sales Soar As Covid Testing Is Dropped”

https://apple.news/AOe7e_rHZQ52Dq527YppMHA

 

[Goddess]

8 minutes ago, Zeitgeist said:

In Britain, “Flight Sales Soar As Covid Testing Is Dropped”

https://apple.news/AOe7e_rHZQ52Dq527YppMHA

 

I know people who just got back from Hawaii - no masks, no restaurant restrictions, life is normal.

But the stupid testing added over $1000 to their trip.

And they're vaccinated.

It's just a money grab now.

[Aristides]

13 minutes ago, Zeitgeist said:

In Britain, “Flight Sales Soar As Covid Testing Is Dropped”

https://apple.news/AOe7e_rHZQ52Dq527YppMHA

 

Only for fully vaxxed. It should be.

Edited January 27, 2022 by Aristides

[Zeitgeist]

On 1/26/2022 at 9:08 PM, Aristides said:

Only for fully vaxxed. It should be.

No, Britain is maintaining rights and freedoms.  Unvaccinated Brits are allowed to travel internationally and re-enter Great Britain. 

God save the Queen!  ?? 

[Zeitgeist]

End all testing requirements at the border, ports, and airports.  We should also end the requirement of vaccination and vaccine passports.  Canada must be free. ?? 

https://apple.news/AQmzuvbtCQcOyY0R-P6OkWg

[myata]

There has to be something to hold bureaucratic decisions to at least a minimal standard of sanity and reality. It can be tradition and social conventions; it can be a working and effective system of checks and balances in a democratic government. It can be judicial, objective, impartial and timely.

But can it be: none, just nothing? I doubt that as it wouldn't seem logical. And now we have empirical experience too.

[Aristides]

2 hours ago, Zeitgeist said:

No, Britain is maintaining rights and freedoms.  Unvaccinated Brits are allowed to travel internationally and re-enter Great Britain. 

God save the Queen!  ?? 

From the article you posted

 

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On Monday Grant Shapps, the transport secretary, said fully vaccinated travellers arriving in England or Scotland would no longer have to take Covid tests upon their return.

 

[Aristides]

5 hours ago, Zeitgeist said:

No, Britain is maintaining rights and freedoms.  Unvaccinated Brits are allowed to travel internationally and re-enter Great Britain. 

God save the Queen!  ?? 

They can travel but only the vaccinated don’t have to test on arrival. Read much?

[Zeitgeist]

5 minutes ago, Aristides said:

They can travel but only the vaccinated don’t have to test on arrival. Read much?

I know that.  I posted that information.  I’m sure I’ve already read more than you’ll read in your lifetime.  

Edited February 1, 2022 by Zeitgeist

[Aristides]

5 hours ago, Zeitgeist said:

I know that.  I posted that information.  I’m sure I’ve already read more than you’ll read in your lifetime.  

So why are you saying they have ended PCR test requirements. They haven't.

[Nationalist]

Is this test where they shove a swab up to your brain? If so...'Cold day in hell' comes to mind.

[Goddess]

22 minutes ago, Nationalist said:

Is this test where they shove a swab up to your brain? If so...'Cold day in hell' comes to mind.

I went through a phase where I was obsessed with Egyptology.

Did you know that the Egyptians shoved a giant poker up the noses of their slaves to their brains?  It damaged a certain part of the brain and made them docile and subservient, it made them better slaves.

I'm not saying this is what's happening.  I'm just saying it reminds me of how the Egyptians treated their slaves.

[Zeitgeist]

42 minutes ago, Aristides said:

So why are you saying they have ended PCR test requirements. They haven't.

You’re not allowed to board a plane or interprovincial train unless you’re vaccinated in Canada.  Unvaccinated people can travel to and from the UK, no vaccine passport required.