PCR“,”text”:”I am very happy, delighted. It was really impossible to go see my mother who is over there (Detroit) with the PCR test”}}”>I am very happy, enchanted. It was really impossible to go see my mother who is there (Detroit) with the test PCR
explains Windsor resident Alexandrine Loiseau.
From now on, travelers will be subjected to the only antigen test upon arrival.
Jacques Lehani Kagayo has lived in Windsor since 2014. His family has just obtained Canadian citizenship. The end of the test PCR at the border is great news for the whole family.
I promise you that next weekend, Saturday, I will be in my vehicle to go see the scenery (Detroit). We’ll go together for just a family walk
he explains, with a smile.
For him, the antigen test procedure is relatively simple.
We often do it ourselves here at home with the children. We often do it at the beginning of each week, or sometimes when we have a little flu. We got used to
he said
Véronique Pous lives in Detroit and works in Windsor. She is relieved, because the only requirement of the antigen test will allow her more freedom in her travels between Windsor and Detroit.
It’ll make my life easier. I may be more likely to cross the border to see my friends, possibly do some shopping in Canada
she says.
« If now we only have the antigen test to perform and which only takes 15 minutes of our time to do, sincerely, I think it’s a big step forward »
When Ms. Loiseau crossed the border last December to bring her mother back to Detroit, she had a bad experience.
I had to spend two days at the hotel to get the test results before coming back here
she recalls.
End of screening at the border
The mayors of the border towns of Niagara Falls and Windsor as well as representatives of the tourism industry are calling for an end to Covid-19 testing at the border.
Windsor Mayor Drew Dickens says testing at the border is not necessary. Requiring a test is an illusion and provides no real protection
he said.
A point of view shared by Jacques Lehani Kagayo.
If the government could listen to the mayors, I believe it could be a good thing
he argues.
Ms. Loiseau goes further and calls for a return to normal life. She supports this request of elected officials 100%, she said.
It’s a start, if they could remove the additional tests, it would be much better, it would make our lives easier
she says.
Ms. Loiseau points out that the day the federal government completely ends border screening will be a big event for her.
Maybe I’ll even celebrate, it’ll be a big day, because then I could pick up my mom, say almost every weekend.
she adds.