Covid-19 in Uruguay: new measures for the entry of foreigners 0:51
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Authorities in Uruguay announced that Uruguayan citizens and residents who are infected with COVID-19 and are currently abroad can now return to the country, an unusual move sparked by "solidarity" as Cases across the region continue to rise.
“As always, solidarity,” Uruguayan Health Minister Daniel Salinas said on his official Twitter account on Friday.
“All Uruguayan travelers and resident foreigners who have contracted covid abroad can return to our country at any time,” he said, but they must follow certain security measures, including traveling in private vehicles in their “family bubble” and isolating themselves. at home to prevent the spread of further infections.
A decree issued by the Uruguayan Presidency on Tuesday says an "exceptional entry" has been granted to those who fell ill abroad and want to return home if they follow the required security measures.
The Uruguayan Ministry of Health said Tuesday that those who wish to return to Uruguay will have to present an affidavit before entering the country, which they can complete online or at points of entry into the country.
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Uruguay registered a total of 483,820 cases of coronavirus and 6,214 deaths since the start of the pandemic, according to the latest data published this Friday by the Ministry of Health.
Uruguay is among a number of countries in the region, including Mexico, Colombia and Bolivia, that saw record new cases in the past two weeks.
This Friday, Brazil reported its second highest single-day increase since the start of the pandemic.
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) said on Wednesday that the death rate from the virus has stabilized throughout the region, but many health systems continue to have problems.
From CNN's Radina Gigova in Atlanta
