The SARS-CoV-2 in Colombia – A view from the Academy of Medicine

Authors

  • Dr. Gabriel Carrasquilla Permanent Member, Coordinator Health Committee, National Academy of Medicine, Colombia.

Keywords:

Colombia, Pandemic, COVID-19, epidemiology, prevention, control, National Academy of Medicine.

Abstract

The first case of SARS-Cov-2 in Colombia was reported on March 6th, 2020, in a woman arriving from Milan (Italy), and on March 12th sanitary emergency was declared by the President. Colombia started preparation for the pandemic in early January by monitoring all ports of international entrances. The initial strict and complete lockdown was mandated for 19 days starting on March 24, which was later extended in various opportunities until August 31.

El primer caso de SARS-Cov-2 en Colombia fue reportado el 6 de marzo de 2020, en una mujer procedente de Milán (Italia) y el 12 de marzo la emergencia sanitaria fue declarada por el presidente de la República. Colombia comenzó a prepararse para la pandemia desde principios de enero mediante la vigilancia de todos los puertos de entradas internacionales. El confinamiento inicial, estricto y completo, se ordenó por 19 días a partir del 24 de marzo, luego se prorrogó en varias oportunidades hasta el 31 de agosto.

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Carrasquilla, D. G. (2020). The SARS-CoV-2 in Colombia – A view from the Academy of Medicine. Gaceta Médica De Caracas, 128(2S), S208-S217. Retrieved from https://saber.ucv.ve/ojs/index.php/rev_gmc/article/view/20657

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