The Canadian government said Wednesday that it will waive the negative COVID-19 test requirement for Point Roberts, Washington residents seeking land access through Canada for essential services.
The exemption comes after a new Canadian policy requiring proof of a negative COVID-19 test for visitors arriving by land went into effect Monday.
The 4.8-square-mile exclave, which is home to approximately 1,300 residents, sits just below the 49th parallel on the Tsawwassen peninsula and is only accessible by land through Canada.
Following the announcement of that policy, Gov. Jay Inslee reached out to the Canadian government to express how the policy placed an “additional burden on Point Roberts” and requested an exemption.
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