Canada blasts US blockage of 3M mask export as new coronavirus cases set to soar - News Summed Up

Canada blasts US blockage of 3M mask export as new coronavirus cases set to soar


Ontario health officials projected 80,000 coronavirus cases and 1,600 deaths in the province by month end under current public health measures, and urged people to restrict their movements. Late Thursday, Trump slammed 3M in a tweet after earlier invoking the Defense Production Act to get the company to produce protective face masks. The health and well-being of our frontline workers depend on these essential medical items and now more than ever our countries need to work together to combat COVID-19. — Doug Ford (@fordnation) April 3, 2020Separately, Trudeau said Amazon Canada will manage the distribution of personal protection equipment to the provinces. He said Quebec has requested that the Canadian Armed Forces be sent to northern communities to assist isolated and remote communities in managing the coronavirus outbreak.


Source: The Express Tribune April 03, 2020 18:22 UTC



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