The United States Has Expanded Land-Border Restrictions with Mexico and Canada Through Oct. 21

As many parts of the world continue to battle coronavirus outbreaks, particularly the Delta variant, some leaders have paused the reopening process and announced new constraints on travel and gatherings. At the same time, other countries are easing their restrictions. Here's a roundup of what's happening around the globe.

In the latest news, the land border restrictions with Mexico and Canada have been extended through Oct. 21. The lockdown in Auckland, New Zealand, has been lifted, although schools and offices must remain closed. The Netherlands has lifted quarantine requirements for vaccinated U.S. travelers and are implementing vaccine passports. In Canada, Alberta declared a state of emergency on Sept. 15, mandating masks indoors, physical-distancing measures and a Restrictions Exemption Program where businesses require proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test to operate without capacity limits.

Ireland plans to drop almost all Covid-19 restrictions by Oct. 22. France has banned unvaccinated U.S. travelers as of Sept. 12. And England has announced the country will not go ahead with plans to use vaccine passports for entry to large events and nightclubs. Denmark has banned unvaccinated travelers from the United States, but lifted all remaining Covid-19 measures on Sept. 10. Hong Kong has announced that travelers from low-risk areas of mainland China and Macao will no longer be required to quarantine.

Italy is requiring unvaccinated U.S. travelers to quarantine for five days upon arrival. Proof of vaccination will be required for many large events in Scotland starting at the end of September.

In the Asia-Pacific region, a lockdown in Sydney, Australia, will remain in place until the end of September. Singapore now allows for seated business events of up to 1,000 people if all attendees are fully vaccinated. The country also announced plans to ease travel restrictions with Hong Kong, Macao, Germany and Brunei.

In North America, Canada soon will require all passengers on planes, cruise ships and interprovincial trains to be vaccinated against Covid-19.

We are also constantly updating our list of state-by-state gathering restrictions.

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Source: North Star Meeting Group

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