Canada to open border to vaccinated Americans

VICTORIA, British Columbia — The border closure between British Columbia and Washington will be lifted for some U.S. residents beginning Aug. 9.

Canada will allow vaccinated Americans into the country, provided they have been “fully vaccinated at least 14 days prior to entering Canada,” according to a press release. “All travellers, regardless of vaccination status, will still require a pre-entry COVID-19 molecular test result.”

If the number of coronavirus cases doesn’t explode after that, the Canadian government plans for a broader opening Sept. 7.

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