US Reopens Borders to ‘Nonessential’ Travel After 18 Months of Disruption

The United States on Monday resumed border crossings via land and ferry for nonessential reasons to travelers who are fully vaccinated against the CCP virus, following more than a year of disruptions due to COVID-19 restrictions.

“Today, after more than 18 months of pandemic-related travel restrictions, DHS is taking a critical step toward resuming normal travel,” Alejandro N. Mayorkas, secretary of homeland security, said in a statement.