Canada begins reopening to families and dual citizens, but hurdles remain
The flags of the United States, Canada and the state of Maine fly near downtown Houlton, only three miles from the U.S.-Canada border. Credit: Alexander MacDougall / Houlton Pioneer Times
HOULTON, Maine — Canada has taken its first steps toward relaxing its strict border closure with the United States, ending quarantine requirements for family members, dual citizens and others who qualify to travel across. Though it renewed the non-essential travel ban until at least the end of July, Canada announced that starting July 5 it would ease restrictions on those already eligible to cross.
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