Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said today that the country will close its borders to anyone who is not its or American citizens or does not have a permanent residence in Canada and called on all citizens to stay at home to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
"All Canadians, as much as possible, should stay at home," Trudeau said outside his residence.
He has been in self-isolation since his wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau tested positive for the coronavirus.
Trudeau said that the government made the decision to close the borders based on the recommendations of scientists and doctors, but that it will not apply to US citizens, despite the increase in the number of patients in that country.
The USA is by far Canada's largest trading partner, as 75 percent of Canadian exports go to that country.
The coronavirus infection was confirmed in Canada in 376 people, of whom four died.
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