Colombia to Implement Nationwide Quarantine for 19 Days Starting from the 24th

[Asia Economy Reporter Yu Je-hoon] Colombia will implement a nationwide quarantine starting from the 24th to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), major foreign media reported on the 21st (local time).

According to the reports, Colombian President Iv?n Duque announced in a live broadcast speech the day before that the entire population will enter quarantine for 19 days starting from the 24th.

President Duque explained, "Measures are necessary to strictly limit citizens' movement outside their homes to fight COVID-19," adding, "We will have the opportunity to slow down the virus's speed over the coming weeks."

In this regard, Colombian authorities plan to disclose specific details related to the quarantine.

However, major foreign media cited sources from the Colombian government explaining that medical personnel, security officers, and workers at pharmacies and supermarkets will be exempted from this quarantine measure.

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