Author: Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY

The State Department moved Canada to “Level 2: exercise increased caution” on Tuesday. The CDC also moved the country up to level 2 this week.

Canada is opening its borders to vaccinated U.S. travelers on Aug. 9, but tourists will notice a few differences compared to pre-pandemic trips.

Canadian businesses are facing staffing shortages and supply chain issues as they prepare for the border to reopen to vaccinated Americans.

Canada Border Services Agency union workers ended strike actions, allowing a smoother flow to border traffic.

Health experts say each family will have to evaluate whether to follow through on summer vacation plans amid the spread of the COVID delta variant.

COVID-related travel restrictions have been in place in the U.S. since early 2020, leaving many families and couples waiting to see loved ones.

Nearly 9,000 Canada Border Services Agency employees are set to begin strikes Friday ahead of Canada’s Aug. 9 reopening to vaccinated Americans.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is advising travelers to avoid Greece, Ireland, the U.S. Virgin Islands, regardless of vaccination status.

Two travelers trying to enter Toronto from the USA were fined after providing false information related to proof of vaccination.

Delta’s no frills basic economy tickets usually cannot be changed or canceled, but the airline is adding flexibility through the end of the year.