OTTAWA, Canada — The U.S Canada border closure has been extended…again.

Officials have now moved the ban on non-essential travel through February 21st.

Global News quoted Canadian PM Justin Trudeau as saying the extension is intended to keep people on both sides of the border safe.

The partial closure restricts crossing to commercial traffic, those returning to their home country, and other essential travel.

It bars anyone travelling between the two countries for things like tourism or shopping.