Canada bans entry to most non-residents

The restrictions come into effect March 18, and do not apply to Americans because the two countries are so closely intertwined.

Trudeau says Canadians who are not in Canada need to come home immediately and is establishing a fund to help people who are finding it financially difficult to arrange travel home in the face of soaring ticket prices.

Travellers still must isolate themselves for 14 days after they arrive.

The government is also restricting overseas flights to just four airports in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver, and mandating airlines to screen passengers for symptoms of the virus before allowing anyone to board a plane.

Trudeau announced the move Monday outside his residence, where he is self-isolating after his wife tested positive for the new coronavirus.

Meanwhile, in B.C., the Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced the original mandate of cancelling events of 250 people or more has now been adjusted to social gatherings of 50 or more.

This coming as 30 new cases have been reported, bringing the provincial total to 103 cases.

by Canadian Press

Canada bans entry to most non-residents

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