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 Canada and Mexico until Wednesday. Beginning August 9, fully vaccinated citizens and permanent residents of the United States currently residing in the US will be permitted to enter Canada, the Canadian government announced Monday. We will continue to push for action by the U.S. government to welcome our Canadian neighbors back.” International travelers may also be allowed to enter Canada beginning September 7 provided that the “COVID-19 epidemiology remains favorable,” the Canadian government said in statement.

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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. …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

No final decision on international traveller COVID vaccination rule: White House
3 years, 5 months ago

No final decision on international traveller COVID vaccination rule: White House

India TV News  

The White House said on Thursday that the US government has not yet made a final decision on whether to require international travellers to be fully vaccinated. "That is certainly under strong consideration, but it is under a policy process review right now that I won't get ahead of myself," White House press secretary Jen Psaki said at a daily …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

Coronavirus: Canada extends travel restrictions
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus: Canada extends travel restrictions

The Independent  

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US, Canada and Mexico extend border restrictions for 30 more days
4 years, 6 months ago

US, Canada and Mexico extend border restrictions for 30 more days

Al Jazeera  

The travel restrictions had already been extended several times and were set to expire on June 23. Acting US Secretary Chad Wolf said non-essential travel to Canada and Mexico will not be permitted until the administration is convinced that doing so is safe and secure. “We have been in contact with our Canadian and Mexican counterparts and they also agree …

Canada, US extend border closure to non-essential travel
4 years, 7 months ago

Canada, US extend border closure to non-essential travel

Hindustan Times  

Canada and the US have agreed to extend their agreement to keep border closed to non-essential travel to June 21 during the coronavirus pandemic. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday the border is a source of vulnerability, so the agreement will be extended by another 30 days. U.S. President Donald Trump also confirmed the extension, but looked forward to …

Coronavirus: Trump planning to deploy troops to Canada border, prompting backlash from Trudeau
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Trump planning to deploy troops to Canada border, prompting backlash from Trudeau

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The potential move is driven by …

Canada To Close Borders To Nearly Everyone But Citizens, Permanent Residents During Pandemic
4 years, 9 months ago

Canada To Close Borders To Nearly Everyone But Citizens, Permanent Residents During Pandemic

Huff Post  

UPDATE: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday March 19, 2020 that the Canada-U.S. border will be temporarily closed to help slow the spread of COVID-19. “But it is the right step to be taking today.” DAVE CHAN via Getty Images Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a news conference on COVID-19 situation in Canada …

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