US - MEX - CAN Extend Border Restrictions Until June 21

by BisbeeGal Wed May 20, 2020 6:24 am

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/canada-us-mexico-extend-border-restrictions/2020/05/19/956976c2-9a28-11ea-ad79-eef7cd734641_story.html

Acting U.S. Secretary Chad Wolf said non-essential travel will not be permitted until the administration is convinced that doing so is safe and secure.

“We have been in contact with our Canadian and Mexican counterparts and they also agree that extending these restrictions is prudent at this time,” Wolf said in a statement.

Essential cross-border workers like healthcare professionals, airline crews and truck drivers are still permitted to cross. Truck drivers are critical as they move food and medical goods in both directions. Much of Canada’s food supply comes from or via the U.S.

Americans who are returning to America and Canadians who are returning to Canada are also exempted from the border closure.