Comprehensive update of coronavirus news items from around the world
People traveling to Alaska, Northwest Territories must complete their transit within 24 hours of entry
Canada has seen more than 17,000 cases and at least 345 deaths due to COVID-19
Non-commercial land crossing dipped by 95%, air travel dropped by 96 per cent, according to the CBSA
The Trump White House had ordered 3M to stop shipping masks to Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said it’s an ‘ongoing problem’
Vancouver said it was looking at options to reduce crowding
One said it would grant 60-day rent deferrals on a case-by-case basis for ‘qualifying’ small businesses
The donation pickup stoppage resulted in the temporary layoff of over 500 staffers
Many Canadian carriers are offering customers flights rebookings or travel vouchers — but not refunds
The crash killed 16 people and injured 13 on April 6, 2018
Comprehensive collection of coronavirus news from around the world
Health officials had previously not recommended wearing them
Canada Emergency Response Benefit provides $2,000 per month
Cruise ship had docked in Florida with cases of COVID-19 on board
The House recessed March 13 for five weeks to ensure MPs were doing their part to slow travel
The rapid spread of the virus in the United States has prompted a chaotic scramble
