U.S. plans to reopen border to fully vaccinated travellers in November 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. announced this morning that it will begin reopening its borders to fully vaccinated foreign nationals starting in November. The update came from Jeff Zients, who is coordinating the White House’s COVID-19 response. All international travellers flying to the U.S. will need to demonstrate proof of vaccination before boarding, as well as proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of flight. Fully vaccinated passengers will not be required to quarantine, according to Zeints. He also...
Canada-U.S. border to remain closed until at least Feb. 21
Restrictions on non-essential travel aim to limit the spread of COVID-19. The Canada-U.S. border will remain closed to non-essential travel until at least Feb. 21. Public Safety Minister Bill Blair today announced the latest extension to international travel restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. "Our government will continue to ensure the safety of Canadians against COVID-19 and base our decisions on the best public health advice available," Blair tweeted. The Canada-U.S. agreement bars entry to most travellers who are not...