U.S. President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci says the prospect of opening the U.S. border to fully vaccinated Canadians is part of an "active discussion" in the White House. Homeland Security officials, the move is part of the government's efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19 and the more contagious delta variant. The delta variant has been wreaking havoc south of the border, where infections and hospitalizations are up in nearly all 50 states. The White House has enlisted the help of celebrities and athletes to encourage Americans to get vaccinated, particularly in states led by Republican governors. In recent days, high-profile conservative figures such as Fox pundit Sean Hannity have encouraged Americans to get vaccinated.

Source: CBC News July 23, 2021 22:47 UTC