Omicron: Canada Adds Egypt, Malawi, Nigeria To Travel Ban List

By Samantha Allen

Published: December 2, 2021 | 4:33 AM GMT

Canada has added Egypt, Malawi, and Nigeria to its travel ban’ list amid the growing concerns over the Omicron variant of COVID-19.

The Canadian Health Minister, Mr. Jean-Yves Duclos, who disclosed this, added that all travellers coming from outside Canada, apart from the United States, would now be tested at Canadian airports for the novel coronavirus disease, regardless of vaccination status.

This came after the World Health Organization, WHO, called for countries to keep calm and take “rational” measures in response to the new COVID variant, Omicron.

According to WHO chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus all member states are to take rational, proportional risk-reduction measures.

Meanwhile, the Omicron was already in the Netherlands when South Africa alerted the WHO about it last week.

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.