Doctor in Hamilton, Ontario tests positive for coronavirus after trip abroad. The doctor, an oncologist, has had contact with cancer patients and other staff members; the province's chief medical officer is to speak later today. cbc.ca/1.5493530
Canadian passenger who was on board Grand Princess cruise ship tests positive for coronavirus. Passenger was part of group flown from Oakland to CFB Trenton early Monday morning; currently being treated in isolation.
Ontario reports 5 new cases of COVID-19, pushing Canada's total to more than 100. Includes 42 in Ontario, 39 in BC, 14 in Alberta, 7 in Quebec. Public Health Agency of Canada has also reported a case at CFB Trenton; that person had been a Grand Princess cruise ship passenger.
Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario suspends all classes as of noon ET today after case of COVID-19 diagnosed in community. All courses to move online tomorrow. The school, which has about 9,500 students, will remain open but all campus events are cancelled.
G7 foreign minister summit to be held by video conference instead of in person due to what U.S. State Department calls 'abundance of caution.' Event was to be held in Pittsburgh March 24-25. 
World Health Organization declares coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. 'We have rung the alarm bell loud and clear.'
Tweet from World Health Organization: 'We have never before seen a pandemic sparked by a coronavirus. And we have never before seen a pandemic that can be controlled at the same time. WHO has been in full response mode since we were notified of the first cases.'
WHO calls on all countries to 'activate and scale up your emergency response' to coronavirus pandemic. Says 4 steps required: 1st is to prepare and be ready; 2nd is to detect, protect, and treat; 3rd is reduce transmission; 4th is innovate and learn.
India suspends all tourist visas from March 13 to April 15 to prevent spread of coronavirus. Number of confirmed cases in the country now exceeds 60; some states had already taken steps to close schools and gathering places such as movie theatres.
World Health Organization says in the last 2 weeks, the number of known coronavirus cases outside China has increased by a factor of 13.
More than 2,300 people have diagnosed with coronavirus in Italy in the last 24 hours as the number of cases jumps to 12,462 from 10,149. Death toll rises to 827 from 631.
Officials in Washington state take steps to prevent further spread of coronavirus, move to ban most gatherings of more than 250 people. Includes sports venues, places of worship. Tells Seattle area schools to prepare for prolonged closures.
Guatemala to ban European citizens from entering the country as of Thursday. Health minister calls move an attempt to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
The Central American country has yet to record a case.
The Central American country has yet to record a case.
Alberta to see resource sector layoffs within weeks, premier says. Jason Kenney blames oil price collapse, says companies are slashing their capital budgets due to the sharp plunge in crude prices. cbc.ca/1.5493674
NBA game in San Francisco Thursday to be played without fans because of concerns over the spread of the coronavirus. Golden State Warriors are scheduled to host the New Jersey Nets. Move comes as professional sports teams are under increasing pressure to act due to the outbreak.
Update @CBCNews: NBA to play game without fans after San Francisco bans gatherings of more than 1,000 people. Tomorrow's Golden State Warriors - Brooklyn Nets game will be the first NBA contest impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. cbc.ca/1.5493754
More @cbcnews India cancels all tourist visas as COVID-19 cases rise. cbc.ca/1.5494079
Seattle announces closure of schools for a minimum of 2 weeks due to coronavirus outbreak. Closure affects more than 50,000 students, and takes effect tomorrow.
More @cbcnews All public schools in Seattle closed for at least 2 weeks amid coronavirus fears. cbc.ca/1.5494279
