A commuter wearing protective gloves hangs on to the hand rail in a subway train in Montreal, on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Proper physical distancing in public transportation is a concern as governments prepare to start easing restrictions. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson »

People not wearing masks are seen on the beach at Crab Cove on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, in Alameda, Calif. Law enforcement officers say they could start writing tickets today to people who aren’t wearing masks in public. Masks are now required in six Bay Area counties including Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Sonoma. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) »

The sign outside a stadium in Ottawa shows support for Nova Scotia Wednesday April 22, 2020 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld »

Microphones covered in plastic are seen during a news conference as the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, at the University Hospital, in Tromso, Norway April 21, 2020.

As of Tuesday, April 21, the Norwegian Institute of Public Health was reporting 7,166 total confirmed COVID-19 infections and 163 deaths since the pandemic began. Find out how Arctic nations are dealing with COVID-19 in Eye on the Arctic’s interactive map. (Photo: Rune Stoltz Bertinussen/NTB Scanpix/Reuters) »

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam listens to reporters questions during a press conference held in Hong Kong Tuesday, April 21, 2020. The majority of questions Lam faced were around allegations of mainland China’s interference in Hong Kong. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu) »

Marta Cadia wears a face mask as she boils rice to serve as part of free lunches for residents in the “Bañado Sur” neighborhood of Asuncion, Paraguay, Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Women from the neighborhood, with translates as “Southern Bathed,” are getting free meals to fellow residents, many of whom work as recyclers but are not allowed to do so amid the government lockdown that’s lasted more than five weeks to help contain the spread of the new coronavirus. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz) »

The Quebec flag flies at half-mast for the victims of a mass shooting in Nova Scotia, Monday, April 20, 2020 at the legislature in Quebec City. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot »

Two construction workers keep their distance during their lunch break in Montreal, on Monday, April 20, 2020. Some Quebec residential construction resumed after being halted for a month. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson »