As the number of novel coronavirus cases in the U.S. continues to rise, Canadian truckers are expressing concerns about cross-border journeys.

There are currently no public health officials stationed at Canada-U.S. land border crossings to assist in screening for COVID-19, Global News has learned.

Major streets and highways were deserted in many parts of the world Saturday as curfews and lockdowns multiplied in the face of a rapidly advancing virus that is severely straining many health systems.