President Iván Duque announced a State of Emergency as COVID-19 cases reach 93 and ordered self-isolation for everyone aged 70 and older.
Curfew in effect in four Colombian departments, international carriers suspend flights, land and sea borders closed.
Gatherings across Colombia of more than 50 persons have been banned to contain COVID-19. Bogotá and Medellín declare state of public calamity.
After a weekend of revelry in Bogotá bars and pubs to mark St.Patrick’s Day, Asobares has announced the temporary closure of all affiliated establishments.
Migración Colombia has begun deporting foreigners who break self-isolation orders under the Health Emergency. Coronavirus cases at 34.
As part of the National Health Emergency the border with Venezuela has been closed. On Saturday, coronavirus cases in Colombia totaled 22.
The Health Emergency encompasses broad measures to protect Colombians and foreigners in the country. On Friday, four new cases of coronavirus were confirmed.
The “Yellow Alert” for coronavirus infection decreed by Mayor Claudia López has led to widespread cancellations of cultural, business and sporting events.
As the world celebrates 250 years of Beethoven’s birth, Bogotá’s Teatro Colón will host eight of the composer’s nine symphonies.
Three women who recently traveled to Europe, Caribbean, U.S and Central America are the most recent cases of coronavirus in Colombia.
Colombia’s Ministry of Health confirmed Monday two additional cases of COVID-19 in the country. The cases involve nationals who recently visited Spain.
The first case of novel coronavirus in Colombia has been confirmed by the Ministry of Health. The patient is a 19-year old national who was studying in Milan, Italy.
Bogotá is extending the licence plate restriction to the weekend to curb deteriorating air quality caused by forest fires in the Eastern plains.
The Colombians and foreigners repatriated last week from Wuhan, China, have all tested negative for coronavirus confirms Health Minister González.
With 2019 marking a record year for the Colombian tourism sector, President Iván Duque announced a benchmark of 6 million visitors for this year.
A recently released book looks at the architecture of Salamina and town that charms architects inspired by the Antioquia colonization.