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Is enough being done to slow down COVID-19?

Canadians watched as events unfolded in China and Hong Kong, South Korea and Italy. Now COVID-19 is officially a pandemic — and it's a lot closer to home.
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A security guard wears a protective mask in front of the new COVID-19 clinic at the site of the former Hotel Dieu hospital on Monday, March 9, 2020 in Montreal. In order to better respond to an expected increase in the number of coronavirus cases in Quebec, the provincial government announced the creation of 3 clinics dedicated to dealing with the virus including on-site testing. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press)
Cross Country Checkup1:52:26March 15, 2020: Is enough being done to slow down the COVID-19 pandemic?

Canadians watched as events unfolded in China and Hong Kong, South Korea and Italy. Now COVID-19 is officially a pandemic — and it's a lot closer to home.

Sports leagues have suspended their seasons. Festivals and awards ceremonies like the Junos are no longer going ahead. Hand-washing and self-isolation have become major priorities for many individuals.

Canada's Public Health Agency says the risk from the novel coronavirus to the general population in Canada is low, but notes the situation could change quickly.

Our question this week: Is enough being done to slow down the COVID-19 pandemic?

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