Author: Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY

Starting Sunday, unvaccinated travelers to Germany who have been in the U.S. recently will need to quarantine at least five days.

Health experts weigh in on the risks of travel as the U.S. faces its fourth COVID-19 surge tied to the delta variant.

About one-third of American travelers have postponed travel because of the delta variant, according to an Aug. 4 survey.

The State Department moved Canada to “Level 2: exercise increased caution” on Tuesday. The CDC also moved the country up to level 2 this week.

Canada is opening its borders to vaccinated U.S. travelers on Aug. 9, but tourists will notice a few differences compared to pre-pandemic trips.

Canada Border Services Agency union workers ended strike actions, allowing a smoother flow to border traffic.

Health experts say each family will have to evaluate whether to follow through on summer vacation plans amid the spread of the COVID delta variant.

Nearly 9,000 Canada Border Services Agency employees are set to begin strikes Friday ahead of Canada’s Aug. 9 reopening to vaccinated Americans.

COVID-related travel restrictions have been in place in the U.S. since early 2020, leaving many families and couples waiting to see loved ones.