Canada is suspending random COVID-19 tests at airports until the end of June in a bid to reduce chronic delays to travelers in recent weeks, the government said Friday.
The tests will be put on hold from Saturday and will resume "off site" on July 1, according to a government statement.
Numerous aviation officials have spoken out against the tests in recent weeks, saying they have worsened wait times at airports, already hit by understaffing.
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