Eligible air travelers also no longer have to spend their first three days in the country at a government-approved hotel. Restrictions barring all non-essential trips between Canada and the United States, including tourism, will remain in place until at least July 21. Trudeau said the easing of the rules marks a ``big step″ toward re-opening the border. ``It’s very freeing being able to get home to family without having to spend those two weeks alone,″ she said. Dunn, who is originally from Cape Breton but now lives in Houston, said she booked her trip to Canada after learning about the planned easing of quarantine rules a few weeks ago.

Source: ABC News July 05, 2021 20:03 UTC