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CTV: Border closure likely to be extended until at least November

Border Closed at Peace Bridge
Posted at 8:22 AM, Sep 16, 2020
and last updated 2020-09-16 08:22:24-04

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The U.S.-Canadian Border will likely remain closed until at least November.

CTV-Toronto reports that a government official says the closure is due to be extended again on September 21, meaning non-essential travel by land is off-limits.

Flights into Canada are reportedly still allowed but travelers are required to quarantine for two weeks upon arrival.

The ban first went into place in March as COVID-19 closures began taking effect in both countries. It has been extended each month throughout the summer.