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Former sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ reporter Shane Woodford is ahead of the story. Eight hours ahead, in time zones, since he lives in Denmark. And Denmark looks to be a few days ahead of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ in terms of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the response to it.

• Non-urgent dental procedures postponed • Everyone coming from out-of-country must self-isolate for at least 14 days • OK to stay in cars on sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Ferries’ enclosed decks • All sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½

Canadians across the country set up laptops and cellphones to work from home on Monday to avoid COVID-19. While it’s a new experience for some, others — such as members of the capital region’s high-tech sector — are familiar with working remotely.

The province’s tourism industry is calling on senior governments to establish a fund to help its operators deal with the COVID-19 crisis. The Tourism Industry Association of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½

Some Victoria residents are offering to help the community’s more vulnerable members amid the COVID-19 crisis. Friends Melia Parker and Morganne Bemister posted their offer in online classifieds.

A ban announced Monday on anyone who isn’t a citizen or permanent resident — or American — coming to sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ is creating uncertainty for schools that host international students.

The City of Victoria shuttered Crystal Pool and Royal Athletic Park on Monday and announced the closure of city hall as municipalities across Vancouver Island scrambled to halt the spread of COVID-19.

Clipper Vacations is considering putting its ferry service between Victoria and Seattle on hiatus as a result of reduced demand during the COVID-19 outbreak.

All 12 Greater Victoria Public Library branches are closing their doors indefinitely due to the COVID-19 outbreak. So are all branches of the Vancouver Island Regional Library, which operates from Bella Coola all the way south to Sooke and Sidney.

Passenger traffic is down about 30 per cent at Victoria International Airport and several flights have been cancelled as restrictions are imposed on travel amid the COVID-19 crisis.