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With spring break vacations vast approaching, many Canadians have to decide if they still want to travel amid the uncertainty caused by the spread of COVID-19.

As of Tuesday morning, the World Health Organization director-general reported a total 90,893 cases of COVID-19 globally, and 3,110 deaths. Outside China, 1,848 new cases were reported in 48 countries and, while 80 per cent of those came from just three countries — Korea, Iran and Italy — it’s hard to predict where the next big outbreak might occur.

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“We haven’t suggested anybody cancel their trip, we’ve just said be very, very cautious,” said Irfan Jetha, CEO of Travel Health Now, which provides medical consultations to travellers.

“After the travel advisories, I think it’s really up to an individual’s comfort level. Everyone should see a certified travel health provider, understand the risks, and prepare accordingly. If no amount of preparation is going to make a traveller feel confident enough to enjoy their trip, then cancelling should be taken into consideration.”