Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has addressed the country about the novel coronavirus.
He has announced that Canada has banned entry to most non-residents and non-Canadians except for the US.
Canadians can also get financial assistance to come home.
Going forward, only 4 airports in Canada will remain open to international flights (Vancouver International, Calgary International, Toronto Pearson, and the Montreal Trudeau airport), and he adds that the limiting of international flights doesn't apply to commerce and trade.
Trudeau emphasized a need for Canadians abroad to return home, and for Canadians that are home to stay home.
Air carriers are mandated to screen passengers before coming to Canada to ensure those with coronavirus symptoms aren't travelling to Canada
Trudeau thanks the provinces for taking aggressive precautions to prevent COVID-19 from spreading, and says it's time to step it up even more.
