Latest news on border closure

Here are some of the latest news updates on border closures:

United States-Mexico Border:

• The US-Mexico border remains closed to non-essential travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The closure was initially implemented in March 2020 and has been extended several times.
• In recent weeks, there have been reports of increased traffic and congestion at the border, particularly at ports of entry in California and Texas.
• The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has implemented additional measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19, including increased use of technology and remote processing of travelers.

Canada-US Border:

• The Canada-US border remains closed to non-essential travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The closure was initially implemented in March 2020 and has been extended several times.
• In recent weeks, there have been reports of increased traffic and congestion at the border, particularly at ports of entry in Ontario and Quebec.
• The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has implemented additional measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19, including increased use of technology and remote processing of travelers.

European Union Borders:

• The European Union has implemented a series of border closures and restrictions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The EU's external borders have been closed to non-essential travel since March 2020, and internal borders have been restricted to essential travel only.
• In recent weeks, there have been reports of increased traffic and congestion at border crossings, particularly in countries such as Germany and France.

Other Border Closures:

• Australia has closed its borders to non-citizens and non-residents since March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• New Zealand has also closed its borders to non-citizens and non-residents, with some exceptions for essential workers and travelers.
• The UK has implemented a series of border restrictions, including the closure of its borders to non-essential travel from certain countries.

Recent Developments:

• The US and Mexico have agreed to extend the border closure until at least October 21, 2021.
• The EU has announced plans to gradually reopen its internal borders to non-essential travel, starting in June 2021.
• The Australian government has announced plans to gradually reopen its borders to international travelers, starting in November 2021.

Please note that border closures and restrictions are subject to change, and it's always best to check with the relevant authorities for the latest information before traveling.