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El Salvador records first suspected cases of Covid-19 and tests
Tue, 03/17/2020 - 19:40
THE SAVIOR
The President of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, reported today that the health authorities are testing four people "suspected" of having Covid-19 and another 23 people "at risk of contagion" and indicated that the results will be known around 22:00 local time (04.00 GMT tomorrow).
"Right now we are testing 4 patients with suspected coronaviruses and 23 others, who do not qualify as suspects, but have been at risk of contagion," the head of state published on his Twitter account.
This announcement was made when the Executive extreme measures to limit the concentration of people and announced the closure of all commercial air operations.
El Salvador, along with Nicaragua and Belize, are the only countries in Central America that to date do not officially register confirmed cases of coronavirus.
AIRPORT CLOSURE
Bukele also announced on Tuesday the closure of commercial operations at San ?scar Arnulfo Romero International Airport after a controversy with the Mexican government.
"El Salvador's international airport will close operations this day at midnight. It will only continue operating to receive cargo air transport and humanitarian missions," said the president, who added that the measure will be for 15 days, "which may be extended depending on the conditions of the pandemic. "
The Salvadoran president had already ordered the closure of the runway of said airport on Monday for the alleged collision of 12 people infected with Covid-19 on a flight from Mexico.
"How irresponsible the Mexican authorities. Those patients should be isolated, not circulating at the airport," said the Salvadoran head of state.
After this publication, an exchange of messages was made via Twitter with the Mexican Foreign Secretary, Marcelo Ebrard, who denied that the 12 Salvadorans were infected with the coronavirus and asked Bukele to clarify the information.
The Salvadoran president responded with a message related to the delivery of political asylum to a former Salvadoran official prosecuted for corruption.
"Another day I make the formal claim to you for the fugitive from the Salvadoran Justice accused of corruption, whom you gave political asylum for ideological reasons a few days ago," said Bukele.
The Salvadoran president reported several hours after the airport reopened for commercial flights, with the exception of those from Mexico.
CLOSING OF RESTAURANTS AND PRICE CONTROL
The state Consumer Protection Office established maximum prices for masks and gel alcohol on Tuesday to "avoid hoarding and speculation," as reported by the Presidency.
The suggested prices for masks range from 0.20 cents to $ 2.60 per unit. Meanwhile, the cost of the container with alcohol gel should be marketed between 0.95 cents to 3.94 dollars per unit.
On the other hand, Bukele also ordered the suspension of "table service" in restaurants and food-related businesses, which may continue to provide service only "to go" or at home.
The Legislative Assembly decreed a state of emergency on Sunday to limit some constitutional rights as a measure to contain the entry of the virus into the country.
El Salvador currently has 39 "containment centers" where more than 1,900 people are in quarantine.
El Salvador records first suspected cases of Covid-19 and tests
Tue, 03/17/2020 - 19:40
THE SAVIOR
The President of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, reported today that the health authorities are testing four people "suspected" of having Covid-19 and another 23 people "at risk of contagion" and indicated that the results will be known around 22:00 local time (04.00 GMT tomorrow).
"Right now we are testing 4 patients with suspected coronaviruses and 23 others, who do not qualify as suspects, but have been at risk of contagion," the head of state published on his Twitter account.
This announcement was made when the Executive extreme measures to limit the concentration of people and announced the closure of all commercial air operations.
El Salvador, along with Nicaragua and Belize, are the only countries in Central America that to date do not officially register confirmed cases of coronavirus.
AIRPORT CLOSURE
Bukele also announced on Tuesday the closure of commercial operations at San ?scar Arnulfo Romero International Airport after a controversy with the Mexican government.
"El Salvador's international airport will close operations this day at midnight. It will only continue operating to receive cargo air transport and humanitarian missions," said the president, who added that the measure will be for 15 days, "which may be extended depending on the conditions of the pandemic. "
The Salvadoran president had already ordered the closure of the runway of said airport on Monday for the alleged collision of 12 people infected with Covid-19 on a flight from Mexico.
"How irresponsible the Mexican authorities. Those patients should be isolated, not circulating at the airport," said the Salvadoran head of state.
After this publication, an exchange of messages was made via Twitter with the Mexican Foreign Secretary, Marcelo Ebrard, who denied that the 12 Salvadorans were infected with the coronavirus and asked Bukele to clarify the information.
The Salvadoran president responded with a message related to the delivery of political asylum to a former Salvadoran official prosecuted for corruption.
"Another day I make the formal claim to you for the fugitive from the Salvadoran Justice accused of corruption, whom you gave political asylum for ideological reasons a few days ago," said Bukele.
The Salvadoran president reported several hours after the airport reopened for commercial flights, with the exception of those from Mexico.
CLOSING OF RESTAURANTS AND PRICE CONTROL
The state Consumer Protection Office established maximum prices for masks and gel alcohol on Tuesday to "avoid hoarding and speculation," as reported by the Presidency.
The suggested prices for masks range from 0.20 cents to $ 2.60 per unit. Meanwhile, the cost of the container with alcohol gel should be marketed between 0.95 cents to 3.94 dollars per unit.
On the other hand, Bukele also ordered the suspension of "table service" in restaurants and food-related businesses, which may continue to provide service only "to go" or at home.
The Legislative Assembly decreed a state of emergency on Sunday to limit some constitutional rights as a measure to contain the entry of the virus into the country.
El Salvador currently has 39 "containment centers" where more than 1,900 people are in quarantine.
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