Colombia coronavirus cases at 210, hundreds trapped inside El Dorado airport
With all land, sea and borders closed to international traffic, hundreds of travelers remain trapped inside Bogotá's El Dorado airport.
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Colombia under quarantine from March 24 to April 13 announces President Duque
Colombian President Iván Duque has placed the country under quarantine from Tuesday, March 24 to April 13. The 19-day "preventive obligatory isolation" aims to flatten…
Colombia declares State of Emergency, seniors ordered to self-isolate
President Iván Duque announced a State of Emergency as COVID-19 cases reach 93 and ordered self-isolation for everyone aged 70 and older.
Coronavirus cases in Colombia at 65, Lufthansa suspends Bogotá flight
Curfew in effect in four Colombian departments, international carriers suspend flights, land and sea borders closed.
MinSalud calls on travelers at airports to show solidarity with coronavirus screening
Coronavirus screening at Colombian airports is under scrutiny as nationals and residents return to the country.MinSalus calls for solidarity with procedures.
Colombia bans gatherings of more than 50, Bogotá and Medellín declare “calamity”
Gatherings across Colombia of more than 50 persons have been banned to contain COVID-19. Bogotá and Medellín declare state of public calamity.
Colombia closes borders to visitors Monday as coronavirus cases reach 34
Migración Colombia has begun deporting foreigners who break self-isolation orders under the Health Emergency. Coronavirus cases at 34.
Coronavirus cases in Colombia at 24, border with Venezuela closed
As part of the National Health Emergency the border with Venezuela has been closed. On Saturday, coronavirus cases in Colombia totaled 22.
Colombia: Coronavirus cases at 13, Health Emergency guidelines
The Health Emergency encompasses broad measures to protect Colombians and foreigners in the country. On Friday, four new cases of coronavirus were confirmed.
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…
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.
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…
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.