Trudeau says US-Canada border to stay closed another month

Move announced by Trudeau on Saturday to fight the spread of the coronavirus

Last updated: April 18, 2020 | 20:02

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A traveller wearing a protective mask walks through Vancouver International Aiport (YVR) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Tuesday, March 17, 2020.

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OTTAWa: The US-Canadian border will remain closed another month to fight the spread of the coronavirus, Prime inister Justin Trudeau announced Saturday.

Both countries agreed on the continued closure, said Trudeau. "This is an important decision, and one that will keep people on both sides of the border safe," he said.

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