Coronavirus outbreak: How U.S., Canada combating illness as Canadians in China wait to return home

Canada and the U.S. are each taking steps to combat the coronavirus as concerns continue to grow over the illness.

The fourth confirmed case of the novel virus was announced on Friday and it comes as some Canadians abroad are uncertain what the plan is to get them home from China. Heather Yourex-West takes a look at how the fourth case was confirmed and what is being done to help those hoping to return home.

Meanwhile in the U.S., where six cases have been confirmed and 191 people under investigation, President Donald Trump on Friday issued a presidential proclamation that will temporarily suspend entry into the U.S. by foreign nationals who visited China in the past 14 days.

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