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The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada

Mar 18, 2020 | 5:55 AM

The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern):

7:30 a.m.

Air Transat says it’s starting a gradual suspension of flights until April 30 and is halting sales for departures before the same date to stem the spread of COVID-19.

The Montreal-based company says it will still operate repatriation flights for the next two weeks to bring customers back to their home country.