Bolivia Closes Borders, Suspends International Flights

US News reports: LA PAZ (REUTERS) – Bolivia will close its borders to non-residents and suspend all international flights to combat the spread of coronavirus, the interim government announced on Tuesday. The measures will take effect over the next three days and remain in place until March 31, the government said. Bolivia has confirmed 12 cases…

Bolivia Bans Entry of Passengers From China, South Korea, Italy and Spain

US News reports: LA PAZ (REUTERS) – Bolivia will ban the entry of passengers from China, South Korea, Italy and Spain in an effort to contain the spread of coronavirus, interim President Jeanine Anez said on Saturday. “This decision is part of the package of firm measures with which we fight against the virus to protect…

Coronavirus Patient Turned Away From Bolivian Hospitals

Aislinn Laing and Danny Ramos report for US News: SANTIAGO (Reuters) – One of two people confirmed to have the coronavirus in Bolivia is being sheltered in a government office after local residents and medical staff blocked her entry to up to four hospitals in a provincial city, local media and government health officials said on…