The U.S. and Canada closed their mutual border to 'non-essential traffic' in an attempt to curb the spread of coronavirus
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK - The United States and Canada closed their mutual border to “non-essential traffic” on Wednesday while a military hospital ship was due to head to New York City as part of a growing battle to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
With cases of the respiratory illness caused by the virus reported in all 50 states and the total number of known U.S. infections surging past 7,300, millions of Americans stayed at home instead of commuting to work or going to school. The U.S. death toll was at least 118. Cuomo said he is ordering all non-essential businesses in the state require at least half of employees to work from home or simply stay home. His state has more than 2,380 known cases of people infected with the virus.
Trump said the closure of the border with Canada was by mutual consent would have no effect on trade.See more stories Many people have lost jobs with numerous businesses closing during the crisis even as the Trump administration works with Congress to approve massive economic stimulus legislation.
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