U.S.-Canada border to remain closed until April 21
Approaching the U.S.-Canadian border in Rouses Point, NY. Photo: Chris Merlo, Creative Commons, some rights reserved
U.S. land border crossings with Canada will remain closed at least until April 21.
The border has been closed for almost a year.
Thursday's extension was announced by the Department of Homeland Security.
DHS officials explained that the countries “determined that non-essential travel ... poses additional risk of transmission and spread of the virus.”
It is the second 30-day extension made by the Biden Administration despite pressure from officials in northern border states.
In January, Canada imposed new COVID-19 testing requirements for some travelers entering the country.
