Canada is closing its borders to noncitizens due to the coronavirus pandemic, however Prime Minister Justin Trudeau famous that the ban doesn't apply to U.S. residents "for the second."

"We are able to nonetheless sluggish the unfold of this virus," Trudeau mentioned at a press convention at Rideau Cottage in Ottawa, the place he introduced the border closing.

"It's time to take each precaution to maintain individuals secure."

Canada will make some exceptions to the border closure. And the ban doesn't have an effect on the cargo of products into the nation.

Trudeau's announcement got here hours after the president of the European Fee, Ursula von der Leyen, proposed a ban on nonessential, incoming international journey for one month within the European Union.

"We shall be denying entry to Canada to people who find themselves not Canadian residents or everlasting residents," Trudeau mentioned.

"This measure will carve out some designated exceptions, together with for air crews, diplomats, quick members of the family of Canadian residents and, right now, U.S....