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DHS extends travel restrictions between Mexico, United States, and Canada through January

Canada, US extend border closure to non-essential travel

Elaine Thompson/AP

Most lanes remain closed at the Peace Arch border crossing into the U.S. from Canada, where the shared border has been closed for nonessential travel in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Thursday, May 7, 2020, in Blaine, Wash. The restrictions at the border took effect March 21, while allowing trade and other travel deemed essential to continue. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

By: Crystal Bedoya

Posted at 10:52 AM, Dec 11, 2020

and last updated 2020-12-11 12:53:07-05

The Department of Homeland Security has extended its travel restrictions for non-essential travel through Jan. 21, 2021.

DHS Acting Secretary Chad Wolf announced the extension via Twitter Friday morning.

In order to continue to prevent the spread of COVID, the US, Mexico, & Canada will extend the restrictions on non-essential travel through Jan. 21. We are working closely with Mexico & Canada to keep essential trade & travel open while also protecting our citizens from the virus.
— Acting Secretary Chad Wolf (@DHS_Wolf) December 11, 2020

Acting Secretary Wolf added that non-essential travel restrictions will be reevaluated again around early 2021 as the Trump administration continues to work on a COVID-``19 vaccine plan.

The restrictions come as coronavirus cases continue to spike around the country. Arizona has seen an increase in confirmed coronavirus cases in recent days with 6,983 new cases and 91 additional deaths reported Friday morning.

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DHS extends travel restrictions between Mexico, United States, and Canada through January

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