Canada is closing its border to almost all non-citizens except Americans

Justin Trudaeu.
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday the country is closing its borders for non-citizens amid the coronavirus pandemic. The decision allows for a few exceptions, including permanent residents, immediate family members of citizens, and American citizens.

"We can still slow the spread of this virus," said Trudeau. Despite showing no symptoms himself, Trudeau is in isolation after his wife Sophie Grégoire tested positive for COVID-19. "It is time to take every precaution to keep people safe," he said.

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Tim O'Donnell

Tim is a staff writer at The Week and has contributed to Bedford and Bowery and The New York Transatlantic. He is a graduate of Occidental College and NYU's journalism school. Tim enjoys writing about baseball, Europe, and extinct megafauna. He lives in New York City.