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- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday afternoon that Canada will close its borders to anyone who is not a citizen or permanent resident or a US citizen as the coronavirus pandemic worsens.
- Trudeau also asked all Canadian citizens and legal residents to return to Canada "while it is still possible."
- "I know this news will spark concern," Trudeau said during a Monday press briefing. "I know that these measures are far-reaching. They are exceptional circumstances, calling for exceptional measures."
- Trudeau's wife, Sophie Trudeau, tested positive for the coronavirus last week, but the prime minister, who is self-isolating for 14 days, says he has "absolutely no symptoms."
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday afternoon that Canada will close its borders to anyone who is not a Canadian citizen, except for permanent Canadian residents, close family members of Canadians, diplomats, and US citizens, as the coronavirus pandemic worsens.
"I know this news will spark concern," Trudeau said during a Monday press briefing. "I know that these measures are far-reaching. They are exceptional circumstances, calling for exceptional measures."See the rest of the story at Business Insider NOW WATCH: A law professor weighs in on how Trump could beat impeachment See Also: SEE ALSO: New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio violates his own government's recommendations and hits the gym in Brooklyn amid the coronavirus shutdown  |