Many Canadians applaud the government for its strict travel restrictions, implemented to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in the country. Meanwhile, COVID-19 cases continue to surge in several countries across the globe, including in the U.S. which surpassed 170,000 coronavirus deaths last week. Epidemiologist Tim Sly said Canada's border ban is a reasonable response to help curb the spread of COVID-19. The WHO also said Tuesday it was concerned that coronavirus spread was being driven by people in their 20s, 30s and 40s, many of whom were unaware they were infected, posing a danger to vulnerable groups. If you have symptoms of the illness caused by the coronavirus, here's what to do in your part of the country .

Source: CBC News August 18, 2020 20:26 UTC