Top doctor says Canadians shouldn’t travel outside the country

Canada’s chief public health officer says Canadians should not travel outside the country unless they have to, out of concern over the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Theresa Tam says any non-essential trip should be cancelled or postponed.

Besides the risk of catching or spreading the novel coronavirus, she says there’s a danger of getting caught in a travel ban or quarantine abroad.

More to come.