Maduro: At any moment the coronavirus could enter Venezuela

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Latin America takes measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus 3:50

(CNN Spanish) - The questioned president of Venezuela Nicolás Maduro reported this Thursday that although so far no cases have been confirmed in the country, "at any time the coronavirus could enter" Venezuela.

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That is why it decided to declare the health system "in permanent emergency" for prevention, protection and prepare it "fully, in all its capacities" to attend to cases that "at some point" may be detected. At the same time, he reaffirmed that they obtained "enough" diagnostic tests thanks to the World Health Organization (WHO).

As for measures taken, Maduro announced the suspension of up to a month for all flights from Europe and Colombia. About this last country, Maduro spoke that "beyond the ideological differences" he has with Duque, the situation is "humanitarian" and both governments should coordinate to "cordon off the entire border" to protect both countries.

In addition, Maduro announced the suspension of mass public gatherings, events such as concerts, and public spaces such as museums.

He added that some 30 suspected cases were ruled out in the country.

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