FILE PHOTO: Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada March 11, 2020. REUTERS/Blair Gable
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada on Friday dramatically ramped up its measures to combat the spread of the new coronavirus and offset its economic impact, including a surprise half-point interest rate cut and the promise of a significant financial aid package.
Canada is advising citizens against non-essential foreign travel, and is funnelling international flights into a few select airports.
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