Trudeau says Canada working with international community on coronavirus

By The Canadian Press

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the government is working with the international community to make sure it does everything that is necessary to ensure Canadians are kept safe from the novel coronavirus.

Trudeau said Tuesday that Canada needs to be alert to the very real challenges, but the risk remains low.

“We continue to monitor very closely and carefully what’s going on overseas,” he said.

“Our decisions are based on science, our decisions are based on the best recommendations of experts and we’re going to continue to keep Canadians involved and informed.”

Trudeau said people should take the same precautions that they do during flu season such as frequent hand washing to help keep themselves and their families safe.

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There have been more than 90,000 cases of COVID-19 around the world and more than 3,100 deaths. The virus began in China, but has spread across the globe and reached at least 70 countries.

Health officials have recorded at least 27 cases in Canada so far, with Ontario reporting the highest number at 18.

Trudeau said Canada has been following the recommendations of the World Health Organization.

The prime minister made the comments in Halifax where he announced funding to help young people find jobs.

Ottawa is spending $492 million through the Employment and Social Development’s Youth Employment and Skills Strategy program for more than 270 projects across Canada to help those facing barriers to employment.

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