U.S. Keeps Ban on Nonessential Border Crossings to Slow COVID

The U.S. will continue to ban nonessential travel from Mexico and Canada until at least September 21st due to the delta variant. This decision, announced by the Department of Homeland Security, aims to curb the spread of the virus. However, it is expected to economically impact border communities reliant on international business. Despite pressure to ease these restrictions, especially after Canada allowed fully vaccinated Americans to enter, the U.S. maintains its stance for now.

Until when has the U.S. extended the ban on nonessential travel from Mexico and Canada?

• November 21st

• October 21st

• September 21st

• August 21st

What is the primary reason given by the Department of Homeland Security for maintaining travel restrictions?

• Tourism decline

• Economic concerns

• Political pressure

• Delta variant

Which communities are likely to feel the economic impact of the travel restrictions?

• Rural areas

• Urban centers

• Border communities

• Coastal towns

What action did Canada take that increased pressure on the U.S. to relax its travel restrictions?

• Closed its borders

• Allowed fully vaccinated Americans to visit

• Increased trade tariffs

• Implemented stricter quarantine measures

What is the U.S. facing due to its continued travel restrictions?

• Increased tourism

• Political pressure

• Economic boom

• Public health crisis