March 17 (Reuters) - National Bank of Canada NA.TO :
* ANNOUNCES SERIES OF MEASURES TO SUPPORT ITS PERSONAL AND COMMERCIAL BANKING CLIENTS EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES DUE TO COVID-19
* MEASURES FOR CLIENTS AFFECTED BY CORONAVIRUS MAY INCLUDE PAYMENT DEFERRALS OF UP TO SIX MONTHS ON MORTGAGES
* SPECIAL LOANS TO COVER LIVING EXPENSES MAY ALSO BE OFFERED TO CLIENTS WHO ARE DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY CURRENT SITUATION