The novel coronavirus, which causes the disease COVID-19, has been classified as a pandemic by the World Health Organization after it spread worldwide — with major hotspots in China, Iran and Italy.
Countries around the world are imposing lockdowns and curfews and asking people to self-isolate or practise social distancing to try to control the spread of the virus.
On Tuesday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a state of emergency for Canada’s most populous province, banning gatherings of more than 50 people and allowing the government to shutdown businesses.