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Aug
21
2021
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By Troy Warren
US Extends Ban on Nonessential Travel Along Mexican, Canadian Borders

US Extends Ban on Nonessential Travel Along Mexican, Canadian Borders

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DONALD WOOD | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Travel   The United States government announced it has extended its ban on nonessential travel along the borders with Canada and Mexico as part of an effort to curb the spread of coronavirus. According to The Associated Press, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Friday the ban has been extended through at least September 21 as a result of the rising number of Delta-variant COVID-19 cases. Homeland Security officials said they are working with public health and medical experts to determine a method to “safely and sustainably resume normal travel.” The travel…
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Aug
09
2021
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Canada opens border to vaccinated U.S. citizens after year of restrictions

Canada opens border to vaccinated U.S. citizens after year of restrictions

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By The Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT #Travel #COVID-19 Canada on Monday is lifting its prohibition on Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation or visit, but the United States is keeping similar restrictions in place for Canadians, part of a bumpy return to normalcy from COVID-19 travel bans. U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents must be fully vaccinated and test negative for COVID-19 within three days to get across one of the world’s longest and busiest land borders. Travelers also must fill out a detailed application on the arriveCAN app before crossing.   Even though travelers have to register, the Canada…
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Aug
03
2021
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How Canada Is Preparing for Tourism Reopening

How Canada Is Preparing for Tourism Reopening

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 JANEEN CHRISTOFF | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT   It was welcome news for many Americans to hear that Canada would reopen its borders to vaccinated American travelers. Canada is one of the most popular destinations, and there's sure to be a large number of U.S. travelers flocking to the border when the country once again welcomes them back. TravelPulse took this opportunity to speak with Destination Canada CEO Marsha Walden to find out what awaits visiting Americans when traveling to Canada after the coronavirus outbreak. Walden noted that this is a major step forward for Canada. "Historically, the US has been Canada’s…
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Jul
16
2021
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Canada Eyes Mid-August Border Reopening for Vaccinated Americans

Canada Eyes Mid-August Border Reopening for Vaccinated Americans

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PATRICK CLARKE | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT   Canada will be prepared to host fully vaccinated travelers from the U.S. as early as mid-August assuming that "the current positive path of vaccination rate and public health conditions continue," according to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office. After reopening to the U.S. later this summer, Canada would be ready to welcome back travelers from all other countries as soon as September. "The Prime Minister noted that, if our current positive path of vaccination rate and public health conditions continue, Canada would be in a position to welcome fully vaccinated travelers from…
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Jul
07
2021
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Canada Eases Restrictions on Travel From the United States

Canada Eases Restrictions on Travel From the United States

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PATRICK CLARKE | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT   Canada has begun the long-awaited process of easing restrictions on travel from the United States. As of July 5, Canadian citizens and permanent residents who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can bypass the country's 14-day quarantine requirement that's been in effect since the coronavirus pandemic was first declared back in March 2020. What's more, eligible air travelers no longer have to spend their first three days in the country at a government-approved hotel, the Associated Press confirmed. However, non-essential travel between Canada and the U.S. remains restricted until at least July 21.…
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