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 Wednesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled an estimated $82 billion worth of economic aid. US President Donald Trump also tweeted about the impending shutdown of the Canada/US border to non-essential travel.