Countries take harsh containment steps as virus spreads
February 27, 2020 5:30 PM
In Colombia, which has yet to report any cases, officials reminded residents they could be jailed for up to eight years if they violate containment measures.
With first case, Latin America prepares for COVID-19 virus
February 27, 2020 12:05 AM
Health officials raised the risk of COVID-19 arriving in Colombia from low to “moderate” Monday in response to the new uptick outside China
On social media, the health ministry has reminded Colombians that violating measures aimed at preventing an epidemic carries a four to eight-year prison sentence.