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Canadians not allowed to travel to US for sole purpose of being vaccinated, says CBP
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Canadians not allowed to travel to US for sole purpose of being vaccinated, says CBP

| @indiablooms | 21 May 2021, 12:26 am

Ottawa/IBNS: The United States (U.S.) Customs and Border Protection Agency (CBP) on Wednesday said it would deny entry to all Canadians attempting to drive across the American border solely for a COVID-19 vaccination, even with a doctor's referral.

"Travel for the sole purpose of obtaining a vaccination is not permissible under current travel restrictions," an agency spokesman said.

"If a person is entering the U.S. for legitimate travel reasons, as allowed under current restriction guidelines, and receives a vaccine incidental to their trip, it is not part of the overall admissibility determination."

The Public Health Agency of Canada also said in the statement today that COVID-19 vaccines are widely available in Canada.

Failure to comply with mandatory quarantine rules by travelers returning to Canada from the U.S would be subjected to a maximum penalty for a fine of up to $750,000 and/or imprisonment for six months.

(Reporting by Asha Bajaj)

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