With the World Health Organization officially declaring COVID-19 a pandemic, countries around the world are taking drastic new measures in hopes of slowing the spread. Crystal Goomansingh reports.

The Canadian government ramps up its response to COVID-19. David Akin looks at how the $1 billion package will be spent, and whether Canada plans to follow other governments by implementing travel bans and cancelling large public gatherings.

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