CLHIA represents 99 per cent of the country’s life and health insurance companies, according to its website. There are now more than 31,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus, which originated in Wuhan, China, according to the World Health Organization. The province has recorded 22,112 of China’s 31,211 coronavirus cases, according to the WHO. Trips booked before the government issues these advisories are often covered by travel insurance, said an emailed statement from the insurance company RSA Canada. While 24 countries have confirmed coronavirus cases, Canada’s travel advisory applies only to China.

Source: thestar February 08, 2020 15:00 UTC