Colombian President Iván Duque has signed the nationwide quarantine Decree 457 that locks down the nation of 19 days and restricts civil liberties.
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Colombia reached 277 on Monday as Bogotá entered its fourth day of quarantine.
With all land, sea and borders closed to international traffic, hundreds of travelers remain trapped inside Bogotá’s El Dorado airport.
Colombia’s capital Bogotá is under complete lockdown as coronavirus cases reach 145 nationwide. Bogotá’s nine million residents are confined to their homes as part of a quarantine drill.
After a showdown between President Iván Duque and Bogotá Mayor Claudia López over the legality of the quarantine simulation, the obligatory measure has been decreed.
Bogotá will enact a 4-day quarantine simulation starting Friday, March 20. All residents must abide by the mayoral decree. Here is a listing of mandatory obligations for all residents.
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.
Coronavirus screening at Colombian airports is under scrutiny as nationals and residents return to the country.MinSalus calls for solidarity with procedures.
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 coronavirus pandemic is a reminder to the world’s populations that nature ultimately dictates the future of our planet, not government nor man-made boundaries.
Two humanitarian missions involving “Ju?piter” were not taken out the NASA playbook, but Colombian compassion for human and non-human species.