BEVERLY HILLS, March 17, (THEWILL) – Canada has closed its borders to nationals from all countries except the United States.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whose wife had tested positive for the virus, announced the closure on Monday as part of measures to fight the infection and curb the spread of the virus.
He, however, exempted permanent citizens, diplomats and immediate family members of Canadians.
“We will be denying entry to Canada to people who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents,” Trudeau told reporters.
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“This measure will carve out some designated exceptions, including for air crews, diplomats, immediate family members of Canadian citizens and, at this time, U.S. citizens.
“Anyone who has symptoms will not be able to come to Canada.”
Canada has over 300 confirmed cases of the disease, with the prime minister undergoing self quarantine.
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