By Canadian Press

U.S. border agency says COVID vax not essential; Canadians could be denied entry

May 19, 2021 | 8:19 AM

TORONTO — The U.S. border agency says it does not consider COVID-19 vaccinations essential for entry purposes.

As a result, Customs and Border Protection says travellers from Canada seeking a vaccine could be kept out.

The Canadian government has said it does consider vaccination on referral from a doctor to be essential.

It says such travellers would be exempt from quarantine on return to Canada.

The U.S., however, says it would be fine to get a vaccine there, provided the travel is for another essential purpose.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 19, 2021.

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