U.S. Department of Homeland Security extends covid-19 restrictions for non-U.S. travellers
The United States Department of Homeland Security has decided to extend it's COVID-19 vaccination requirements for non-U.S. citizens entering the U.S. via land ports of entry and ferry terminals.
“The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to protecting public health while facilitating lawful trade and travel, which is essential to our economic security,” said Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas. “That is why, after consulting with CDC and other federal agencies, DHS will continue to require non-U.S. individuals entering the United States via land ports of entry and ferry terminals to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide related proof of vaccination upon request.”
This serves as a major blow for unvaccinated Canadians that are still banned from getting on a plane within Canada and were hoping to cross the border in order to catch a flight from a US airport.
The temporary Title 19 requirements were set to expire on April 21st 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, and as of now there is no expiry date on the extension.