The U.S. and Canada border will remain closed to non-essential travel until July 21.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the new agreement on Tuesday, which extends the closure by another 30 days. The extension is thie third time the agreement between the U.S. and Canada has been extended. The border has been closed since March 21 to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
“This is an important decision that will keep people in both of our countries safe,” Trudeau said during a news conference.
Only emergency personnel and people crossing for work, education, or immediate medical care have been permitted to pass through border security.
Americans who are returning to the U.S. and Canadians who are returning to Canada are exempted from the border closure. Anyone who enters Canada will have to stay in the country for at least 15 days.
When the border does reopen, Trudeau has previously called for stronger measures may be put in place, such as requiring quarantine, medical checks, and tracking for those entering Canada, including those from the US.
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