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Canadians Fined For False COVID-19 Information

Two Canadians have been fined a total of $17,000 for presenting false negative COVID-19 tests before flying back to Canada.

Transport Canada says the individuals boarded a flight in Mexico in late January, knowing they have COVID-19 just days before their trip back to Montreal.

They were fined for presenting a false COVID test and for making a false declaration about their health status.

The two are believed to be the first to be fined under travel restrictions imposed on air travelers.

  • Randy Thoms is a veteran news broadcaster with over 40 years' experience. He is based in Fort Frances and covers stories across northwestern Ontario. Contact Randy at thoms.randy@radioabl.ca.

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