Canada could let fully vaccinated US citizens enter the country by next month

In a name Thursday with Canada’s provincial and territorial premiers, Trudeau additionally mentioned Canada could doubtlessly open to fully vaccinated vacationers in all international locations by early September if the present vaccination pattern continues.

Canada is basically off limits to US vacationers. Tourism, leisure and informal visits are all forbidden. Some exceptions exist for members of the family, overseas staff and worldwide college students.

Canada will present extra particulars on the reopening plans early next week, based on a readout of the Trudeau’s Covid-19 briefing with premiers.

First Ministers agreed to work “on a proof of vaccination credential” to make sure that Canadians could “travel internationally with confidence,” the readout mentioned.

Trudeau mentioned Canada leads G20 international locations in vaccination charges with about 80% of eligible Canadians vaccinated with their first dose and greater than 50% fully vaccinated.

Trudeau mentioned there have been ongoing discussions with the US on reopening plans.

Canada this month eased its mandatory two-week quarantine requirement for fully vaccinated nationals and residents arriving in the country after touring overseas.

Last month, the US extended Covid-19 restrictions on non-essential journey at land and ferry crossings with Canada and Mexico till July 21, based on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).