Canada will open its borders to fully vaccinated Americans on Aug. 9

SectionsTVFeaturedMore from NBC Follow NBC News Canada will allow fully vaccinated Americans to enter the country in just three weeks, authorities said Monday.U.S. citizens who have been vaccinated for at least 14 days and meet other entry requirements may cross the northern border starting at 12:01 a.m. on Aug. 9, the Public Health Agency of Canada said.Travelers will need to have had a full series of a vaccine that is accepted by the Canadian government, which are the Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson shots."With the advent of increased vaccination rates in Canada, declining Covid-19 cases and reduced pressure on healthcare capacity, the government intends to bring a number of changes into effect provided that Canada's Covid-19 epidemiology remains favourable," the health agency said.U.S. children under 12 who are not vaccinated will also be allowed to enter as long as they are accompanied by a "fully vaccinated parent, step-parent, guardian or tutor," the health department said.Travelers from the rest of the world will also be eligible to enter Canada starting Sept.