U.S. extends non-essential border travel restrictions

The United States is keeping its borders closed to non-essential travel from Canada until Sept. 21.

The Department of Homeland Security tweeted about the travel extensions this morning. They cited the Delta variant as a deciding factor.

Restrictions were originally set to expire Aug. 21.

To minimize the spread of #COVID19, including the Delta variant, the United States is extending restrictions on non-essential travel at our land and ferry crossings with Canada and Mexico through September 21, while continuing to ensure the flow of essential trade and travel.

— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) August 20, 2021

DHS says travel for essential purposes will continue.

The restriction on non-essential travel has been in place since March 21.

Canada opened its border to non-essential travellers from the U.S. with full vaccination status.