The Canada-U.S. border will remain closed until at least Feb. 21 in an effort to curb rising cases of the novel coronavirus, Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday. 

Florida has the third-highest total COVID-19 caseload of all 50 U.S. states.

The United States is the epicentre of the virus, with more than 8.7 million infections and a death toll greater than 226,000.

The senators' letter came before Canada added stronger public health and enforcement measures at the border while easing restrictions for separated families.

The U.S. and Canada border will remain closed until at least Oct. 21 as coronavirus cases continue to surge in the two countries, according to a U.S. official.

As of July 31, the Canada Border Services Agency will require additional entry conditions and only allow such travellers to enter at five crossings.

Some employees are growing worried the school prepares to welcome foreign students into on-campus residences, even those whose courses are entirely online.

Hesitation to travel during the coronavirus pandemic is also high among the respondents.

Horgan's press conference will be carried live on BC1 and on the Global BC website.

KFL&A Public Health is asking all levels of government to secure the borders until the number of positive cases in the US decreases.