MEXICO
Mexico braces for coronavirus lasting ‘all year’, tightens curbs
Mexico’s confirmed coronavirus infections had risen to 41 on Saturday, from 26 a day earlier, the government said. It has not reported any fatalities from the virus.
Lopez-Gatell’s strong message belied what has so far been a relatively hands-off approach to the virus.
ARGENTINA
Argentina bans entry to non-residents arriving from coronavirus-hit countries
The bulletin did not specify which countries would be included in the ban, though Argentina already temporarily stopped issuing visas to travelers from the United States, China, South Korea, Japan, Iran, Britain and many European countries.
Argentina now has 45 cases of coronavirus, the health ministry said, up from 21 on March 12.
COLOMBIA
Colombia to expel four European visitors for violating quarantine
Colombia has so far reported 22 cases of COVID-19 and has declared a health emergency to contain the disease. Measures include suspending public gatherings of more than 500 people and blocking cruise ships from entering its ports.
President Ivan Duque said Colombia would close its border with Venezuela starting Saturday, while arrivals who are not residents or nationals and have stayed in Europe or Asia during the last two weeks will not be allowed to enter from Monday.