Coronavirus in Canada

Canadians purchase food and essential items in Markham, Ontario, Canada on March 07, 2020. Canadians followed the instructions of Canada's Health Minister Patty Hajdu, who urged Canadians to stock up on supplies to prepare in case of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Stores across the country are facing empty shelves as face masks, disinfectant and toilet paper shortages have been reported. Stockpiling and hoarding of food and supplies have become common and items such hand sanitizer have become impossible to find.