Argentina will close its borders to counter the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Argentine President Alberto Fernandez told a press conference on Sunday, APA reports citing TASS.
"Argentine borders will be closed for the next 15 days, and this term may be extended," Fernandez said. The government decided to take such measures because "coronavirus cases were registered not only in Europe, but in neighboring countries as well." "No one expect Argentinians and foreigners with a permanent residence card will be allowed in the country," he added. People will still be allowed to leave Argentina.
The first case of the novel coronavirus in Argentina was confirmed on March 3. A total of 56 cases have been confirmed in the country so far, with two fatalities. On March 12, Fernandez signed a decree declaring a state of emergency in the country's healthcare sphere.
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