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Trudeau extends U.S.-Canada border closure for non-essential travel until at least February 21, 2021

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FILE - In this March 18, 2020, file photo, vehicles wait in line to cross into Canada at the Peace Bridge Plaza in Buffalo, N.Y. On Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, the Canadian government said that passengers must have a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days before they arrive in the country. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)

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(WSYM) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced an extension of the border closure between the United States and Canada for non-essential travel.

The closure which would have expired on Jan. 21 has been extended another 30 days until February 21, 2021.

"We'll continue to do whatever is necessary to keep Canadians safe," Trudeau wrote in a Twitter post.

Update on the Canada-US border: We’ve extended the current border measures by another 30 days. Non-essential travel between our two countries remains restricted until at least February 21st. We’ll continue to do whatever is necessary to keep Canadians safe.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) January 12, 2021