Canadian Government, Announces Plan, to Reopen Borders.
On August 9, Canada will reopen
its borders to fully-vaccinated
U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
They must have received a COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to entry. .
They must have received a COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to entry. .
'USA Today' reports that children
under the age of 12 or who are
not yet eligible for vaccination
in the U.S. will still be allowed
to enter the country. .
They must be accompanied by a fully-vaccinated parent, step-parent, tutor or guardian who is eligible to enter Canada.
They must be accompanied by a fully-vaccinated parent, step-parent, tutor or guardian who is eligible to enter Canada.
All other foreign nationals and any
U.S. travelers who are not fully vaccinated
will be denied entry to the country.
Canada also announced it intends to
open its borders to fully-vaccinated travelers
from any country starting on September 7. .
According to 'USA Today,' Canada is leading
other G-20 countries in vaccination rates. .
According to 'USA Today,' Canada is leading
other G-20 countries in vaccination rates. .
Approximately 80% of eligible Canadians have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and over 50% have been fully vaccinated.
Approximately 80% of eligible Canadians have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and over 50% have been fully vaccinated.
The government of Canada accepts the
Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson
and AstraZeneca vaccines. .
The government of Canada accepts the
Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson
and AstraZeneca vaccines. .
Any person wishing to enter the country must be able to show proof of vaccination in English or French or with a certified translation in addition to the original copy.
Any person wishing to enter the country must be able to show proof of vaccination in English or French or with a certified translation in addition to the original copy.
The country also announced plans to open its waters to cruise ships starting Nov. 1.