The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada

By The Canadian Press

Posted May 7, 2020 10:57:38 AM.

Last Updated May 7, 2020 11:10:20 AM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

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

9:50 a.m.

Greyhound Canada has announced a temporary shutdown for all of the company’s bussing routes and services starting May 12.

The transportation company says the shutdown in Canada is a result of a 95 per cent drop in ridership and lost revenue as a result of COVID-19.

The company says 400 employees will be affected by the closure.

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