Canada extends COVID border closures with US until July 21
3 years, 6 months ago

Canada extends COVID border closures with US until July 21

Al Jazeera  

There are growing calls in the US and in Canada to open the border for nonessential travel like tourism. Border restrictions on nonessential travel with the United States will be extended until July 21, officials said Friday, as Canada works to get a higher percentage of Canadians fully vaccinated. There are growing calls in the US to open the Canada-US border for nonessential travel like tourism, but less than 20 percent of Canadians are fully vaccinated. “At the same time we also know we have to hit our targets of 75 percent vaccinated with the first dose and at least 20 percent vaccinated with the second dose before we can start loosening things up because even a fully vaccinated individual can pass on COVID-19 to someone who is not vaccinated.” Trudeau said they need to ensure communities to which fully vaccinated travelers return to are not at risk “Even though they are protected from hospitalisation the people around them might not be,” Trudeau said. The Trudeau government has said it anticipates fully vaccinated Canadian citizens who test negative for COVID-19 will be exempt from two weeks of quarantine when returning to the country in early July.

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Unvaccinated UK travellers can enter US from next week
1 year, 8 months ago

Unvaccinated UK travellers can enter US from next week

The Independent  

Travellers who have not had coronavirus vaccinations will be permitted to enter the US from next week. It will give a boost to transatlantic customer demand Virgin Atlantic That requirement will be dropped at the end of the day on May 11, when the US “Covid-19 public health emergency” ends, according to the White House. It said in a statement …

US to end Covid vaccination mandate for foreign travellers, federal workers on May 11
1 year, 8 months ago

US to end Covid vaccination mandate for foreign travellers, federal workers on May 11

India Today  

The United States will end its Covid-19 vaccination requirements for international travellers and federal workers on May 11, when the coronavirus public health emergency ends, the White House said on Monday. In February, the US House of Representatives voted to lift the requirement that most foreign air travellers be vaccinated against Covid-19, one of the few remaining pandemic travel restrictions …

Canada to end all COVID travel restrictions from October 1
2 years, 3 months ago

Canada to end all COVID travel restrictions from October 1

Al Jazeera  

The move is likely to boost the Canadian travel industry, already booming after months of lull during the pandemic. “As Canadians and international visitors look to make travel plans, the long-awaited removal of all remaining measures effective Oct. 1, 2022 will further expedite recovery for our industry and the Canadian economy,” Canada’s second-largest carrier, WestJet Airlines, said in a statement. …

Official: Canada likely to drop vaccine requirement to enter
2 years, 3 months ago

Official: Canada likely to drop vaccine requirement to enter

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Canada will likely drop the vaccine requirement for people who enter Canada by the end of September, an official familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The official said that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau needs to give final sign off on it but that the government will likely be dropping the requirement as well as …

Canada to introduce mandatory random testing at four airports from this week
2 years, 5 months ago

Canada to introduce mandatory random testing at four airports from this week

Live Mint  

The Canadian government has decided to reimpose the mandatory random testing for those entering Canada in four of its airports after they were suspended last month. in a new notification the Canadian authority said that mandatory random testing will resume as of July 19, 2022, for travellers who qualify as fully vaccinated, arriving in Canada by air to the four …

Canada to Lift Covid Vaccine Mandate for Domestic Travel from June 20
2 years, 6 months ago

Canada to Lift Covid Vaccine Mandate for Domestic Travel from June 20

News 18  

Canada’s Covid-19 vaccination requirement for domestic travellers will be suspended starting next week, officials said Tuesday. “I’m pleased to announce that on June 20 our government will suspend the requirement to be vaccinated in order to board a plane or train in Canada,” transport minister Omar Alghabra told a news conference. The mandatory vaccine policy for travellers was rolled out …

US extends Covid vaccine requirements for non-citizens at land borders
2 years, 8 months ago

US extends Covid vaccine requirements for non-citizens at land borders

Hindustan Times  

The Joe Biden administration said Thursday it is extending a requirement that non-US citizens crossing land or ferry terminals at the US-Mexico and US-Canada borders must be vaccinated against Covid-19 and provide a before boarding flights to the US. The requirements were first adopted in November as part of reopening the United States to land crossings by foreign tourists after …

US extends COVID vaccine requirement at land borders
2 years, 8 months ago

US extends COVID vaccine requirement at land borders

Al Jazeera  

The requirement, which applies to non US citizens and residents, was first put in place in November last year. The administration of US President Joe Biden has extended a COVID-19 vaccination requirement for non-US citizens crossing land or ferry terminals at the United States’s borders with Mexico and Canada. In a statement on Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security said …

Vaccinated Indian Travellers Flying to Canada to Not Undergo Quarantine Anymore
2 years, 10 months ago

Vaccinated Indian Travellers Flying to Canada to Not Undergo Quarantine Anymore

News 18  

Canada is easing the on-arrival test requirements for fully-vaccinated travellers starting February 28 as the latest wave of Covid-19 driven by the Omicron variant has passed its peak, Public Health Agency of Canada announced. According to the press release issued on Tuesday, travellers may still be selected for random testing upon arrival but will no longer have to quarantine while …

Canada to scrap pre-travel PCRs for fully vaccinated
2 years, 10 months ago

Canada to scrap pre-travel PCRs for fully vaccinated

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Canada will ease its tough arrival rules from 28 February: fully vaccinated travellers will no longer …

US makes COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for all border crossers like truck drivers, govt officials from 22 January
3 years, 1 month ago

US makes COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for all border crossers like truck drivers, govt officials from 22 January

Firstpost  

Essential travellers entering by ferry will also be required to be fully vaccinated by the same date Washington: President Joe Biden will require essential, nonresident travelers crossing US land borders, such as truck drivers, government and emergency response officials, to be fully vaccinated beginning on 22 January, the administration planned to announce Tuesday. A senior administration official said the requirement, …

EXPLAINER: How US rules on international travel are changing
3 years, 2 months ago

EXPLAINER: How US rules on international travel are changing

Associated Press  

More than a year and a half after COVID-19 concerns prompted the U.S. to close its borders to international travelers from countries including Brazil, China, India, South Africa, the United Kingdom and much of Europe, restrictions are shifting to focus on vaccine status. Like before, travelers will still have to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 …

US lifts pandemic travel ban at airports and land borders from today; only vaccinated travellers allowed
3 years, 2 months ago

US lifts pandemic travel ban at airports and land borders from today; only vaccinated travellers allowed

Firstpost  

According to CDC, the US will accept travellers who have been fully vaccinated with any of the vaccines approved for emergency use by the World Health Organisation, not just those in use in the US The US lifted restrictions Monday on travel from a long list of countries including Mexico, Canada and most of Europe, allowing tourists to make long-delayed …

New U.S. rules on international travel: Here’s what you need to know
3 years, 2 months ago

New U.S. rules on international travel: Here’s what you need to know

LA Times  

More than a year and a half after COVID-19 concerns prompted the U.S. to close its borders to most international travelers, restrictions are shifting focus to vaccination status. Travelers from those countries will need permission from the U.S. government to come, but it can’t be just for tourism or business travel. Americans who are unvaccinated have to show proof of …

EXPLAINER: How US rules on international travel are changing
3 years, 2 months ago

EXPLAINER: How US rules on international travel are changing

India TV News  

More than a year and a half after COVID-19 concerns prompted the U.S. to close its borders to international travelers from countries including Brazil, China, India, South Africa, the United Kingdom and much of Europe, restrictions are shifting to focus on vaccine status. Like before, travelers will still have to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 …

US finally reopens borders for vaccinated travellers after 20 months
3 years, 2 months ago

US finally reopens borders for vaccinated travellers after 20 months

India Today  

The United States reopens its land and air borders Monday to foreign visitors fully vaccinated against Covid-19, ending 20 months of restrictions on travel from around the globe that separated families, hobbled tourism and strained diplomatic ties. Although travel from the United States to Europe has been possible since the summer, foreign US residents holding certain visas have had no …

Along the Canada-US border, residents eagerly await reopening
3 years, 2 months ago

Along the Canada-US border, residents eagerly await reopening

Al Jazeera  

Since the US-Canada border closed to non-essential traffic 20 months ago over coronavirus fears, Auntie Pam’s Country Store has been cut off from 75 percent of its customers – literally. Sales have dropped 90 percent since March 2020 when the border closed to non-essential travel, said Pam Sheppard, the store’s owner, known locally as Auntie Pam. With the world’s longest …

US to lift curbs on vaccinated foreign travellers beginning Nov 8
3 years, 2 months ago

US to lift curbs on vaccinated foreign travellers beginning Nov 8

Al Jazeera  

White House says pandemic restrictions barring entry to the US will be lifted for fully vaccinated foreign nationals. The new US travel policy requires people to be fully vaccinated to enter the country via international flights and land border crossings, White House spokesman Kevin Munoz said on Twitter, adding that the policy “is guided by public health, stringent, and consistent”. …

US to soon reopen borders for fully vaccinated, non-essential travelers
3 years, 2 months ago

US to soon reopen borders for fully vaccinated, non-essential travelers

India TV News  

The US will reopen its land borders to non-essential travel next month, ending a 19-month freeze due to the COVID-19 pandemic as the country moves to require all international visitors to be vaccinated against the coronavirus. The new rules, to be announced Wednesday, will allow fully vaccinated foreign nationals to enter the US regardless of the reason for travel starting …

US to reopen land borders in November for fully vaccinated
3 years, 2 months ago

US to reopen land borders in November for fully vaccinated

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. will reopen its land borders to nonessential travel next month, ending a 19-month freeze due to the COVID-19 pandemic as the country moves to require all international visitors to be vaccinated against the coronavirus. The new rules, to be announced Wednesday, will allow fully vaccinated foreign nationals to enter the U.S. regardless of the reason for …

US to open border with Canada, Mexico starting in early November
3 years, 2 months ago

US to open border with Canada, Mexico starting in early November

Al Jazeera  

Biden administration to allow travellers from Mexico and Canada who are fully vaccinated to enter the US for non-essential purposes. The United States will lift restrictions at its land borders with Canada and Mexico for fully vaccinated foreign nationals in early November, ending historic curbs on non-essential travellers in place since March 2020 to address the COVID-19 pandemic. US Homeland …

The U.S. will soon allow nonessential travelers from Canada and Mexico again
3 years, 2 months ago

The U.S. will soon allow nonessential travelers from Canada and Mexico again

NPR  

The U.S. will soon allow nonessential travelers from Canada and Mexico again Enlarge this image toggle caption Jason Redmond/AFP via Getty Images Jason Redmond/AFP via Getty Images The United States is taking a major step toward reopening its borders with Canada and Mexico. Beginning next month, the U.S. will allow nonessential travelers to enter the country along the long land …

When borders reopen after COVID, where will Australians be able to travel?
3 years, 3 months ago

When borders reopen after COVID, where will Australians be able to travel?

ABC  

It's been more than a year and a half since Australia's international borders were slammed shut, so it's no surprise that many of us are itching to get overseas for a holiday or to see loved ones. While the federal government has said they hope to allow international travel by Christmas "at the latest", no date has been set despite …

Federal government hopes to reopen international border by Christmas 'at the latest'
3 years, 3 months ago

Federal government hopes to reopen international border by Christmas 'at the latest'

ABC  

The Tourism Minister has flagged the federal government anticipates the international border will be reopened by Christmas "at the latest". Key points: Dan Tehan says Australians will need to prove they are fully vaccinated to return and do home quarantine The government is currently working with other countries to make sure our vaccine passport is recognised overseas It is still …

Travelling to the US? Here are America's new COVID-19 rules for international travel
3 years, 3 months ago

Travelling to the US? Here are America's new COVID-19 rules for international travel

Firstpost  

According to the new COVID-19 rules for international travel, fully-vaccinated travellers will be allowed to enter US from November. Check the new set of guidelines here The Biden administration is rolling out new international travel policies affecting Americans and noncitizens alike who want to fly into the US. Fully vaccinated Americans will only need to show proof of a negative …

US extends travel restrictions at Mexican and Canadian land borders as it makes plans to allow fully vaccinated foreign visitors to fly to America
3 years, 3 months ago

US extends travel restrictions at Mexican and Canadian land borders as it makes plans to allow fully vaccinated foreign visitors to fly to America

CNN  

CNN — The United States is extending nonessential travel restrictions at land crossings with Canada and Mexico through October 21, even as it makes plans to allow fully vaccinated foreign visitors to come to the US later this year. The news came on the same call with reporters during which the White House announced it plans to ease air travel …

U.S. extends ban on nonessential border crossings to at least Sept. 21
3 years, 4 months ago

U.S. extends ban on nonessential border crossings to at least Sept. 21

LA Times  

The U.S. government on Friday extended a ban on nonessential travel along the borders with Canada and Mexico to slow the spread of COVID-19, despite increasing pressure to lift the restriction. U.S. border communities that are dependent on shoppers from Mexico and Canada and their political representatives have urged the Biden administration to lift the ban. But the Department of …

US extends Canada, Mexico travel restrictions for COVID-19
3 years, 4 months ago

US extends Canada, Mexico travel restrictions for COVID-19

Al Jazeera  

The highly contagious Delta variant is spreading rapidly in the US, with deaths rising to more than 600 per day. The United States government has extended a one-month ban on nonessential travel along the borders with Canada and Mexico to slow the rising spread of COVID-19 despite increasing political pressure to lift the restriction. The US travel restrictions have been …

Canada reopens its border for vaccinated US visitors
3 years, 5 months ago

Canada reopens its border for vaccinated US visitors

India TV News  

Canada lifted its prohibition on Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation or visit on Monday while the United States is maintaining similar restrictions for Canadians, part of a bumpy return to normalcy from COVID-19 travel bans. U.S. citizens and legal residents must be both fully vaccinated and test negative for COVID-19 within three days to get across one of …

Canada reopens its border for vaccinated US visitors
3 years, 5 months ago

Canada reopens its border for vaccinated US visitors

Associated Press  

DERBY LINE, Vermont — Canada lifted its prohibition on Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation or visit on Monday while the United States is maintaining similar restrictions for Canadians, part of a bumpy return to normalcy from COVID-19 travel bans. U.S. citizens and legal residents must be both fully vaccinated and test negative for COVID-19 within three days to …

Canada loosens travel restrictions for vaccinated US tourists
3 years, 5 months ago

Canada loosens travel restrictions for vaccinated US tourists

Al Jazeera  

Fully vaccinated US citizens and permanent residents can enter Canada without needing to quarantine as of Monday. American tourists who are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus are now allowed to enter Canada after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government lifted months-long restrictions on non-essential travel into the country. On September 7th, all fully vaccinated travellers will be able to enter Canada …

Canada Opens Its Land Border For Vaccinated American Visitors. The U.S. Stays Shut
3 years, 5 months ago

Canada Opens Its Land Border For Vaccinated American Visitors. The U.S. Stays Shut

NPR  

Canada Opens Its Land Border For Vaccinated American Visitors. The U.S. Stays Shut Enlarge this image toggle caption Elaine Thompson/AP Elaine Thompson/AP DERBY LINE, Vermont — Canada lifted its prohibition on Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation or visit on Monday while the United States is maintaining similar restrictions for Canadians, part of a bumpy return to normalcy from …

US plans to require COVID vaccine for most travellers: Official
3 years, 5 months ago

US plans to require COVID vaccine for most travellers: Official

Al Jazeera  

The official, speaking anonymously, said the change is part of a plan to reopen the US to travel from several countries. President Joe Biden’s administration is taking the first steps towards requiring nearly all foreign visitors to the United States to be vaccinated for the coronavirus, a White House official has said. All travellers to the US, regardless of vaccination …

US extends coronavirus closures of borders with Mexico, Canada
3 years, 5 months ago

US extends coronavirus closures of borders with Mexico, Canada

Al Jazeera  

Extension until at least August 21 comes days after Canada said it will ease restrictions for US travelers next month. The United States’ land borders with Mexico and Canada will remain closed to non-essential travel for another month, the US Department of Homeland Security has announced, just days after Canada signalled plans to ease restrictions on travel from the US. …

Canada surpasses US vaccination rate as country prepares to reopen its borders
3 years, 5 months ago

Canada surpasses US vaccination rate as country prepares to reopen its borders

CNN  

Ottawa CNN — Canada notched a significant milestone this weekend, fully vaccinating about 50% of its population and surpassing the US vaccination rate for Covid-19. “We’ve seen record levels of vaccination, Canada is leading the world in terms of first doses and we’vejust passed the Americans in terms of fully vaccinated Canadians,” Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday during …

Canada will finally open its borders, first to the US
3 years, 5 months ago

Canada will finally open its borders, first to the US

CNN  

Ottawa CNN — The long wait will soon be over for foreigners who have been banned from entering Canada for nearly 16 months. Beginning August 9, fully vaccinated citizens and permanent residents of the United States currently residing in the US will be permitted to enter Canada. International travelers may also be allowed to enter Canada beginning September 7, provided …

Canada to allow in vaccinated US tourists after 16-month ban
3 years, 5 months ago

Canada to allow in vaccinated US tourists after 16-month ban

Al Jazeera  

The annoucement will end Canadian restrictions on non-essential travel from the US in place since March last year. The Canadian government said inoculated visitors from countries other than the US will be permitted to enter Canada beginning on September 7, explaining that the relaxation depends on COVID-19 epidemiology remaining favourable. “Canadians’ safety and security always come first,” Canadian Health Minister …

White House won’t commit to reopening northern border, despite announcement from Canada
3 years, 5 months ago

White House won’t commit to reopening northern border, despite announcement from Canada

CNN  

CNN — The White House declined Monday to commit to reopening its northern border to Canadians after Canada’s government said vaccinated US citizens would be able to enter on August 9. I wouldn’t look at it through a reciprocal intention.” Last month, the US Department of Homeland Security extended Covid-19 restrictions on non-essential travel at land and ferry crossings with …

Fully Vaccinated Travellers From All Countries Will Soon Be Able To Travel To Canada Freely
3 years, 5 months ago

Fully Vaccinated Travellers From All Countries Will Soon Be Able To Travel To Canada Freely

ABP News  

New Delhi: Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau announced on Thursday that fully vaccinated Americans could be allowed entrance as early as mid-August for non-essential travel. “Canada would be in a position to welcome fully vaccinated travelers from all countries by early September,” the readout said. “He noted the ongoing discussions with the United States on reopening plans, and indicated that …

Fully vaccinated Americans may enter Canada as of mid-August
3 years, 5 months ago

Fully vaccinated Americans may enter Canada as of mid-August

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday Canada could start allowing fully vaccinated Americans into Canada as of mid-August for non-essential travel and should be in a position to welcome fully vaccinated travelers from all countries by early September. “Canada would be in a position to welcome fully vaccinated travelers from all countries by early September,” the readout …

The Latest: Vaccinated Americans to be able to enter Canada
3 years, 5 months ago

The Latest: Vaccinated Americans to be able to enter Canada

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday Canada could start allowing fully vaccinated Americans into Canada as of mid-August for non-essential travel and should be in a position to welcome fully vaccinated travelers from all countries by early September. “He noted the ongoing discussions with the United States on reopening plans, and indicated that we could expect to …

Canada's Taking It Slow On Reopening Its Border To Travelers From The U.S. Here's Why
3 years, 5 months ago

Canada's Taking It Slow On Reopening Its Border To Travelers From The U.S. Here's Why

NPR  

Canada's Taking It Slow On Reopening Its Border To Travelers From The U.S. "We need to reduce infections because we don't know what long COVID does," says Kelley Lee of Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, British Columbia, who leads a pandemics and borders research group. Essential cross-border travel continues Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens, in southern Ontario, says Canada should quickly …

These 3 countries reopen flights for Indians from next week: All you need to know
3 years, 6 months ago

These 3 countries reopen flights for Indians from next week: All you need to know

Live Mint  

Several countries have started allowing Indians to fly in for non-essential travel as the country continues to witness a decline in Covid-19 cases. From next week, Indians will be allowed to enter Canada by taking connecting flights as direct flights remain prohibited till July 21. "Fully vaccinated travellers allowed to enter Canada may be exempted from federal quarantine and day …

Canada, US are easing pandemic border-crossing restrictions
3 years, 6 months ago

Canada, US are easing pandemic border-crossing restrictions

India TV News  

Pandemic restrictions on travel between Canada and the U.S. began to loosen Monday for some Canadians, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said plans to totally reopen the border would be announced over the next few weeks. “We’re very hopeful that we’re going to see new steps on reopening announced in the coming weeks,” he said at a news conference in …

Covid-19 landing in Canada despite pre-flight testing
3 years, 9 months ago

Covid-19 landing in Canada despite pre-flight testing

Live Mint  

More than 1,000 air passengers arrived in Canada infected with Covid-19 over a recent four-week period despite obligatory pre-departure testing, according to federal data that cast doubt on any broad easing of restrictions before the summer travel season. Canada began testing international arrivals in February, requiring air travellers to spend up to three days in hotel quarantine at their own …

Canada working with the US to close travel ‘loophole’
3 years, 11 months ago

Canada working with the US to close travel ‘loophole’

CNN  

Ottawa CNN — Canadian officials said Friday they are working with the Biden administration to close what they describe as a travel “loophole” and to get more symmetry with Covid-19 safety protocols between the two countries. “A loophole, frankly, does exist because the Americans previously had not placed any restriction on international flights coming into the US,” said Bill Blair, …

Canada approves first Covid-19 vaccine, expects inoculations next week
4 years, 1 month ago

Canada approves first Covid-19 vaccine, expects inoculations next week

Live Mint  

OTTAWA: Canada on Wednesday approved its first COVID-19 vaccine and said initial shots will be delivered and administered across the country starting next week, while every Canadian will be able to be inoculated as early as the end of September. The vaccine, which the regulator said was "safe, effective and of good quality," was approved under an interim, accelerated drug …

Justin Trudeau expects most of Canada to be vaccinated by September
4 years, 1 month ago

Justin Trudeau expects most of Canada to be vaccinated by September

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday he expects more than half of Canadians to receive a COVID-19 vaccine by next September after he came under criticism for saying Canadians won’t be among the first to get doses. Trudeau said Friday he expects vaccines to start arriving early next year — but what month Canadians will get the first doses remains …

US border closures with Canada and Mexico to be extended another month, officials say
4 years, 5 months ago

US border closures with Canada and Mexico to be extended another month, officials say

CNN  

CNN — Nonessential travel between the US and its two closest neighbors – Canada and Mexico – is expected remain blocked until at least late August amid spikes in confirmed coronavirus cases in large swaths of the US. Both borders have been closed to non-essential travel since March, although the administration’s actions on limiting travel across the southern border CNN …

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