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Coronavirus: Non-essential U.S.-Canada travel is being suspended. Here’s what that means

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New restrictions on travel between Canada and the U.S. are being implemented in a bid to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.

As of midnight, the U.S. and Canada have agreed to permit only “essential” travel between the two countries. That means those looking to cross the border for recreation or tourism purposes will not be allowed to enter.

The agreement is in place for a month, at which time the U.S. and Canada will review it. The measures affect land ports of entry — so air travel is exempt, though Canada has already urged against all non-essential international travel.

Government officials have stressed that trucks and trains with food and supplies will continue to move between countries. The border supports $2.4 billion in daily

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