In what might be a sign of things to come for Canada, the United States just announced they'll be suspending all travel from Europe. The new rules take effect this Friday and will last for a minimum of 30 days.

Travel restrictions will not include the United Kingdom.

The announcement was made this evening by President Donald Trump himself from the White House in a nationally televised address to the nation. 

BREAKING: Pres. Trump announces suspension of "all travel from Europe to the United States for the next 30 days. The new rules will go into effect Friday at midnight.

"The restrictions will "not apply to the United Kingdom," Trump added. https://t.co/XJYPTISbjM pic.twitter.com/mRMiavkUIh

— ABC News (@ABC) March 12, 2020

The news could cause a ripple effect for travel to and from Canada. Air Canada had already announced a suspension of all flights from Italy but this could cause the entire continent to be added to the travel ban list.

Earlier today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced $1 billion in funding for coronavirus in Canada. The government also released guidelines on when to cancel events because of coronavirus.

The World Health Organization also declared the novel coronavirus a worldwide pandemic.