White House won't commit to reopening northern border, despite announcement from Canada

The White House declined Monday to commit to reopening its northern border to Canadians after Canada's government said vaccinated US citizens would be able to enter on August 9.

"We are continuing to review our travel restrictions and any decisions about reopening travel will be guided by our public health and medical experts," press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters at the White House briefing. "We take this incredibly seriously but we look and are guided by our own medical experts. I wouldn't look at it through a reciprocal intention." Last month, the US Department of Homeland Security extended Covid-19 restrictions on non-essential travel at land and ferry crossings with Canada and Mexico until Wednesday. While the Canadians have announced Americans can reenter Canada next month, it's unclear what the US will do. The timing on a decision on whether to extend the restrictions on the US and Mexico is not clear.