Panama plans to repatriate more Panamanians from China, due to the risk of coronavirus

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(CNN Spanish) - The Panamanian government reported Thursday that it plans to repatriate another group of students from China, with the aim of reducing the risks of contagion of coronavirus; As any Panamanian who considers himself exposed in the Asian country can also request, the statement said.

The announcement was made during the visit of President Laurentino Cortizo, together with the Minister of Health and a representative of the World Health Organization, to the group of 34 scholarship students returned from China and who are isolated in the facilities of the National Civil Protection System (SINAPROC).

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The authorities reported the good health of young people and that none has presented symptoms of coronavirus.

The National Government made the decision to lodge the youth temporarily at the base of the @Sinaproc_Panama until February 20, as a sign of responsible coordination between international, state and private companies. Find out more at: https://t.co/fbm5TRij6i

- Ministry of Health of Panama (@MINSAPma) February 5, 2020

The Ministry of Health of Panama had confirmed on Tuesday, February 3, the transfer to another facility of the 26 young people who were in isolation and under observation in a school. The entity said that young people had no symptoms
compatible with the coronavirus.

For the safety of repatriated youth in China, they were transferred to another facility to continue under observation. We reiterate that so far there are no signs or symptoms compatible with Coronavirus. #UnidosLoWe do pic.twitter.com/LeJ1g9fXMJ

- Ministry of Health of Panama (@MINSAPma) February 4, 2020

The isolation of 26 young people who returned to Panama, after finishing their studies in China, was a reason for protests.

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The demonstration arose when residents of Pacora, east of Panama City, learned that the students, whose identity was not disclosed, were housed in a school. The inhabitants demand that they be removed from the place because they fear getting the new coronavirus, of Asian origin.

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