Canada to Close Borders to Most Non-Citizens; Americans Exempted

Canada to Close Borders to Most Non-Citizens; Americans Exempted
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a news conference at Rideau cottage in Ottawa on March 13, 2020. The Canadian Press/Fred Chartrand
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Canada is closing its borders to non-citizens other than permanent residents, the immediate family members of citizens, U.S. citizens, airline crews, and diplomats, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced March 16.

“I know this news will spark concern,” Trudeau told reporters during a press conference. Anyone who has symptoms of COVID-19 won’t be able to enter Canada.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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