Canada, US border closure: Here’s what to know
DETROIT – Non-essential travel between the United States and Canada has been banned since March amid the coronavirus pandemic. The border crossing ban began March 21 and was extended another 30 days in April. The border is remaining closed to non-essential travel through at least June 21. Travel restrictions still do not apply to healthcare workers, trade and people going to and from work.
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- Several cities around Metro Detroit are closing downtown streets to drivers and giving restaurants more space for outdoor dining. Click here to read more.
- The Michigan Department of State’s Bureau of Elections has launched an online platform to provide voters with another method of digitally submitting their absent voter ballot application. Click here to read more.
- People claim a FedEx distribution center in Oak Park has their packages trapped inside the building. Click here to read more.
- In a Friday afternoon announcement Gov. Whitmer said summer camps and youth sports could resume starting Monday, June 15th. Click here to read more.
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