The Health Emergency encompasses broad measures to protect Colombians and foreigners in the country. On Friday, four new cases of coronavirus were confirmed.
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COVID-19 “yellow alert” for Bogotá leads to widespread event cancellations
The “Yellow Alert” for coronavirus infection decreed by Mayor Claudia López has led to widespread cancellations of cultural, business and sporting events.
Bogotá’s Teatro Colón rolls out the red carpet for Beethoven 250
As the world celebrates 250 years of Beethoven’s birth, Bogotá’s Teatro Colón will host eight of the composer’s nine symphonies.
Colombia coronavirus cases rise to 9, patients in Bogotá, Medellín and Cartagena.
Three women who recently traveled to Europe, Caribbean, U.S and Central America are the most recent cases of coronavirus in Colombia.
Two more cases of coronavirus confirmed 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.
Colombia’s Ministry of Health confirms first case of coronavirus in country
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.
Licence plate restriction in effect for Bogotá this weekend given bad air quality
Bogotá is extending the licence plate restriction to the weekend to curb deteriorating air quality caused by forest fires in the Eastern plains.
Colombians repatriated from Wuhan all test negative for coronavirus
The Colombians and foreigners repatriated last week from Wuhan, China, have all tested negative for coronavirus confirms Health Minister González.
Colombia saw record tourism in 2019 with 4.5 million visitors, the aim is 6 million
With 2019 marking a record year for the Colombian tourism sector, President Iván Duque announced a benchmark of 6 million visitors for this year.
Salamina: Bewitching architecture of the Antioquia colonization
A recently released book looks at the architecture of Salamina and town that charms architects inspired by the Antioquia colonization.
Colombia raises coronavirus alert from low to moderate given “migration flow” with Europe
With the spike in new coronavirus cases affecting Italy and warning by WHO of a “potential pandemic,” Colombia has raised the level of alert from low to moderate.
Colombia en route to Wuhan to repatriate 14 nationals and 3 foreigners
The Colombian Air Force is heading to Wuhan to repatriate 14 nationals and 3 foreigners from the quarantined Chinese city.
Bogotá’s San Felipe arts district hosts the first Open this Saturday, new artists showcase
The art district of San Felipe is hosting this Saturday the 6th edition of its Open San Felipe with 130 exhibition spaces participating. The event is free to the public.
Bogotá faces mobility gridlock as dump trucks stage blockade across city
Hundreds of trucks are blocking the main entry points of Bogotá after Mayor Claudia López enacted a decree that restricts the mobility of heavy transport vehicles 20 years or older.
Colombia hedged, but not immune against advance of coronavirus
Colombian authorities are enacting tough measures to protect public health as the coronavirus continues to spread worldwide.
Medellín authorizes police entry on campuses when protests turn violent
Days before the start of the ELN’s Armed Strike, Medellín Mayor Daniel Quintero authorizes security forces to enter universities if protesters handle explosives.