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Trudeau extends closure of U.S.-Canada border through February

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FILE - In this March 18, 2020, file photo, vehicles wait in line to cross into Canada at the Peace Bridge Plaza in Buffalo, N.Y. On Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, the Canadian government said that passengers must have a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days before they arrive in the country. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)

By: Tim Meehan

Posted at 1:29 AM, Jan 13, 2021

and last updated 2021-01-13 01:29:55-05

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The border closure between the United States and Canada has been extended again due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

In a tweet Tuesday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the restrictions to non-essential travel will now last until at least February 21, 2021.

Update on the Canada-US border: We’ve extended the current border measures by another 30 days. Non-essential travel between our two countries remains restricted until at least February 21st. We’ll continue to do whatever is necessary to keep Canadians safe.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) January 12, 2021

The border has been closed to non-essential travel since the pandemic broke out in March 2020.

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Trudeau extends closure of U.S.-Canada border through February

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