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The first case of COVID-19 appears in Wuhan, China. This virus quickly spread to other countries, and would only be a matter of time before it reached Canada.
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The outbreak is declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
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Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, wife of Canada's PM Justin Trudeau, tests positive for COVID-19.
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Ontario begins to shut down community centres, schools, restaurants, etc.
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Canada decides to close its borders to prevent further spread.
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There are now over 9700 cases from coast to coast.