WASHINGTON, D.C. — There has been a dramatic decrease in the amount of Canadians entering Whatcom County.
The U.S. and Canada agreed to close the entire Canadian border to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and officials say they are not sure when it will reopen.
The Canada Border Services Agency says that all travelers who arrive in Canada are asked to isolate themselves for 14 days to prevent the spread of coronavirus, and Canadians are asked to avoid non-essential travel outside the country, including recreational trips.
According to Abbotsford News, Provincial Health Minister Adrian Dex at a press conference said to buy a liter of milk in White Rock instead of a quart of milk in Bellingham.
The country’s government reports that BC has 186 confirmed COVID-19 cases, the highest number in all ten provinces.
In Washington, the DOH reports that there are now more than 1,000 confirmed cases and the death toll has reached 66.