U.S.-Canada border could remain closed until next year unless 'something miraculous' happens: doctor | CBC Radio

U.S. does not appear to be 'getting this epidemic under control': Dr. Isaac Bogoch. | TheCurrentCBC

The U.S.-Canada border should remain closed until next year unless "something miraculous" happens to lower COVID-19 rates south of the border, says infectious disease specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch.

"This is just a stark reminder that we can't let our guard down and that … places that have been COVID-free for some time can certainly import this and this can cause an outbreak," said Bogoch. The daily number of new cases across Canada has been below 500 for the past month, but the number of new cases in most U.S. states is rising.As the COVID-19 pandemic accelerates, the United States has already paid a ruinous cost in human life, and it’s hidden by inequality and fuelled by division.Bogoch said that even if the U.S. implemented the most stringent public health measures right now, it would take time to turn the corner — but "they're not taking those measures, unfortunately.

While travellers are supposed to take a direct path, there have been several reports of U.S. cars stopping in B.C., Alberta and Yukon for sightseeing and shopping.

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