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2 Canadian insurance companies stop covering coronavirus-related trip cancellations. They're big insurers, too. Previously-existing travel insurance isn't affected, but new insurance won't cover this type of cancellation.

Travellers with regular trip cancellation insurance typically have been able to get reimbursed if, after booking their trip, Ottawa issued a coronavirus-related advisory to avoid non-essential travel to their destination.

However, Manulife and TuGo will no longer offer this type of coverage. Both companies have issued alerts, saying the coronavirus is now a "known" issue and therefore cancellation coverage no longer applies — as it's designed for unexpected mishaps.

Oh, and fears of coronavirus contamination prompt Starbucks to temporarily ban reusable mugs.