Global National: March 20, 2020 | Canada surpasses 1,000 cases of COVID-19

The federal government is calling on Canada's manufacturing companies to join the fight against COVID-19 by ramping up production of vital supplies, like medical supplies. But as Mike Armstrong reports, things aren't so rosy for a different industry.

Meanwhile, the virus has led to the unemployment of thousands of Canadians, and the federal government is racing to mitigate the damage of what may be the worst economic downturn in the country's history. David Akin reports on how much the federal government’s potential support package could be worth.

The U.S. is ramping up its war against COVID-19 by closing its borders with Canada and Mexico to non-essential travel, while lockdowns are in effect in both California and New York. But what about a nationwide lockdown? And what would U.S. President Donald Trump say to Americans who are scared? Jackson Proskow has Trump's reaction to both of those questions.

The British government is also taking drastic measures to help citizens who can't work due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Redmond Shannon explains what's being promised.

Scores of Canadians working and living abroad are trying in vain to return home, but travel restrictions and bans over COVID-19 have them fearing they'll be stranded indefinitely. Ross Lord has the calls for help from Canadians stuck in Peru.

There's a worldwide outpour of gratitude for health care workers, who are putting themselves at risk while treating a surge of patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eric Sorensen explains how their difficult work is being honoured.


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