Canada to create COVID-19 immunity task force

Canada's Prime Minister announced Thursday the creation of a COVID-19 Immujnity task force as part of a $11 billion national medical and research strategy.

"They'll be looking at key questions like how many people beyond those we've already tested have had COVID-19, whether you're immune once you've had it and if so, how long that lasts,"Justin Trudeau said.

A vaccine is the long term solution to this virus, Trudeau added, but "we need medium term and long term solutions."

"These are tough times, but there is reason to hope. When it comes to COVID-19, what we're doing is working and to continue on the right track we need to be thinking not just about the next weeks, but about the next months." Trudeau said.

Addressing the recent shooting in Nova Scotia, Trudeau said, "we will all have the chance to show the people of Nova Scotia that they are not alone" in a virtual vigi taking place on Friday.

"Across the country, people are hanging tartan, blue ribbons and scarves from windows to honor those who died. With acts of kindness and donations, people are standing with families who are grieving," Trudeau said.