U.S. land borders, such as truck drivers, government and emergency response officials, to be fully vaccinated beginning on Jan.
22, the administration planned to announce Tuesday.A senior administration official said the requirement, which the White House previewed in October, brings the rules for essential travelers in line with those that took effect earlier this month for leisure travelers, when the U.S.
reopened its borders to fully vaccinated individuals. Canada waives some COVID-19 border rules for B.C. flood victims who return home via U.S.
Essential travelers entering by ferry will also be required to be fully vaccinated by the same date, the official said. The official spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity.