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Colombia to Hold 19-Day Quarantine to Fight Coronavirus
https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2020-03-20/colombia-to-hold-19-day-quarantine-to-fight-coronavirusBOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia will enter a nationwide quarantine from Tuesday night, President Ivan Duque said late on Friday, the most drastic measure implemented so far by the South American country as it seeks to prevent the spread of the fast-moving coronavirus.
The quarantine in the country, which has 158 confirmed cases of the virus, will last for 19 days. It has not reported any deaths.
Duque said the action, which will include strict restrictions on citizens' movements outside the home, was necessary to fight the disease.
"In the coming weeks we have the opportunity to collectively take away the virus' speed," Duque said.