Curfew in effect in four Colombian departments, international carriers suspend flights, land and sea borders closed.
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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.
Bogotá bars and pubs to close as coronavirus cases reach 54
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.
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.
Coronavirus: Humanity’s unrivaled “equalizer”
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.
The week Colombia saw two “Júpiters” in the sky
Two humanitarian missions involving “Ju?piter” were not taken out the NASA playbook, but Colombian compassion for human and non-human species.
Cartagena International Film Festival (FICCI) cancelled with Health Emergency
The Cartagena International Film Festival (FICCI) joins a host of international events forced to cancel with the coronavirus pandemic.
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 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.