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Bolivia closes borders and declares national quarantine

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Bolivia announced on Tuesday (17.03.2020) the closure of its borders to non-residents and will suspend all international flights to combat the spread of the coronavirus.

The measures will come into effect Valid for the next three days and until March 31, the government said.

At the same time, he issued the Supreme Decree 4196 which provides a "national quarantine» so that the population remains in their homes from 17.00:05.00 p.m. to XNUMX:XNUMX a.m., and determined special permits for workers with underlying diseases, older adults and parents with children under five years of age.

Bolivia has confirmed 12 cases of coronavirus as of March 17, 2020.

With information from Reuters

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