Land Border Opening?

[suse66]

Quebec has about the same numbers : as of today, 67% of first doses for the 30-39 age group. I'm in this bracket and myself, and everyone around me (friends, family), have also been vaccinated. So please don't generalize saying we're not interested. That's not true It's still 2 out of 3 people, that's not half bad...

But I also personally doubt that we'll reach 75% for all age groups. What will they do then? Keep the border closed for another year?

I don't think it's a 75% requirement for every age group. My understanding is that once we reached 75% of the eligible population with one dose and 20% with two, we were good to go.

 

[mshanson3121]

I don't think it's a 75% requirement for every age group. My understanding is that once we reached 75% of the eligible population with one dose and 20% with two, we were good to go.

Yes, this. 75% of all eligible people, in total. At least here in NB. So currently we're basically counting on the 12-19 year olds to bring up our total to 75%.

 

[NewYKRunner]

I don't think it's a 75% requirement for every age group. My understanding is that once we reached 75% of the eligible population with one dose and 20% with two, we were good to go.

That's Dr Tam's recommendation from April. We're not too far off from that.

Also, don't forget some people can't, or they're advised against, getting a vaccine. It's not just that some people don't want to.

 

[ottawamom]

I think everyone in this country needs to be a little patient for a while longer. The vaccine roll out has not been uniform across the country and it is unfair for some to be able to travel when others are still waiting for their vaccine opportunities. We are all in this together. Count yourself lucky that you no longer have to worry about getting seriously ill and enjoy the area in which you have chosen to live.

Life will be more normal soon. Patience until then.

 

[pangyal]

I wonder how the US will handle AZ since it’s not approved there. Surely they will have to accept it as a valid form of vaccination in order to allow the UK, Canadians, etc. to travel there? I’m only musing about it because I’m looking at an Attestation Form that’s required to be submitted with a negative test for air travel to the US right now and it says that fully vaccinated people are considered those that have finished their course of Pfizer, Moderna, or J&J, but of course AZ is not approved there so it’s not on the list. This is a hole they are going to need to patch pretty quickly, IMHO.

 

[bcwife76]

I wonder how the US will handle AZ since it’s not approved there. Surely they will have to accept it as a valid form of vaccination in order to allow the UK, Canadians, etc. to travel there? I’m only musing about it because I’m looking at an Attestation Form that’s required to be submitted with a negative test for air travel to the US right now and it says that fully vaccinated people are considered those that have finished their course of Pfizer, Moderna, or J&J, but of course AZ is not approved there so it’s not on the list. This is a hole they are going to need to patch pretty quickly, IMHO.

Eventhough it's not approved in the US, they will accept it for travelers. Here is a link to the cdc and near the bottom of the page with an asterisk it states they will accept AZ:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/201...NWiTveKCIYPF2lSlU4CJD2YogftXT__51ZUXJQHxB6c5s

 

[Sue M]

I wonder how the US will handle AZ since it’s not approved there. Surely they will have to accept it as a valid form of vaccination in order to allow the UK, Canadians, etc. to travel there? I’m only musing about it because I’m looking at an Attestation Form that’s required to be submitted with a negative test for air travel to the US right now and it says that fully vaccinated people are considered those that have finished their course of Pfizer, Moderna, or J&J, but of course AZ is not approved there so it’s not on the list. This is a hole they are going to need to patch pretty quickly, IMHO.

Ugh, I haven’t even looked at that form yet. As I’m hoping once border opens we won’t have to submit a Covid test if we’re fully vaccinated. I haven’t yet bought airfare for Aug. because I won’t go until quarantine and all these tests are dropped. Adds a lot of $$$ to cost of trip. And we can’t quarantine, daughter has to go back to work.

Did book Air for Oct trip. Hopefully won’t have to go through this by Oct. if we are vaccinated.

 

[pigletto]

There is a Toronto Star article today saying that some sort of announcements could come as soon as this Friday.

 

[mshanson3121]

There is a Toronto Star article today saying that some sort of announcements could come as soon as this Friday.

I'm really waiting to see if they renew on June 21st. There's been so many rumors floating around that they're not going to. And if they aren't...Friday would be the perfect time to announce it.

 

[pigletto]

I'm really waiting to see if they renew on June 21st. There's been so many rumors floating around that they're not going to. And if they aren't...Friday would be the perfect time to announce it.

I think so too . I think that’s what all of the chatter this week has been eluding to.
If they do extend the closure I think they are going to announce the plans and details of reopening to soften the blow a bit . There will be a lot of details and requirements to ease people into.

 

[hdrolfe]

I hope even if they do extend it on June 21st, they set the plan for when it will reopen. I guess time will tell.

 

[mshanson3121]

I think so too . I think that’s what all of the chatter this week has been eluding to.
If they do extend the closure I think they are going to announce the plans and details of reopening to soften the blow a bit . There will be a lot of details and requirements to ease people into.

I agree. I think they've hit the point where they know they need to give the people something. I mean, it's not just us "common folk" lol, who want to know - you've got politicians speaking up on both sides now, saying it's time. We're a border town, and while on our side of the border the stores and shops have fared well for the most part, I know on the opposite side, it has hurt them desperately. I can see why they are desperate to get it opened up so they can try and salvage the summer tourist season. And I think the politicians see that - that too many businesses just can't survive another summer.

 

[wdwmom3]

OMG this is a pandemic. I can't get over all the people who feel their rights are being infringed upon. We live in a privileged country that has vaccine. We are almost at the end of this. There are places in this world who are going to continue living with Covid hanging over their heads for years to come.

Get over your momentary discomfort. This is just a blip in time. The end is in sight. Lets all get there together and stop arguing about stupid truly insignicant stuff.

This 100%

 

[RobDoc]

PLEASE review the DIS Covid discussion policy - pinned at the top of this forum. https://www.disboards.com/threads/disboards-covid-19-discussion-policy-effective-06-06-2021.3840666/

A number of recent posts (and those that quote them) have been removed from this thread as a result of this policy.

No warnings were issued for those posts but similar posts in the future will come with a warning.

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[ilovetotravel1977]

Ottawa to end hotel quarantine; relaxed rules for vaxxed travellers, border changes coming Friday: reports


https://news.paxeditions.com/news/a...avellers-border-changes-coming-friday-reports
BOOM!

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

I will be stalking the CBC site for this announcement.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

Timing of this announcement makes sense for a couple of reasons:

1. JT is going to the G7 meeting June 11-13 where I'm sure they will be discussing the vaccine passport; and
2. June 21 renewal of border agreement.

 

[TommyJK]

They just announced on the news I'm watching this morning that an announcement will be coming today at noon.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

Likely 12 EST

 

[mshanson3121]

They just announced on the news I'm watching this morning that an announcement will be coming today at noon.

An actual announcement, or an announcement of the upcoming announcement I wonder lol