Global Perspectives map by https://padlet.com/leborgneaugusto/global_perspectives_COVID19 12 countries and their perspectives towards COVID 19. en-us 2020-03-24 19:31:05 UTC 2020-03-26 15:22:20 UTC hello@padlet.com Uruguay leborgneaugusto https://padlet.com/leborgneaugusto/global_perspectives_COVID19/wish/473452572 Suspends all flight from Europe starting on March 20. Closure of schools for three weeks, closure of its land, air and sea border with Argentina (anyone coming from a risky country is held at quarantine for 14 days). ]]> 2020-03-24 19:34:44 UTC https://padlet.com/leborgneaugusto/global_perspectives_COVID19/wish/473452572 Australia leborgneaugusto https://padlet.com/leborgneaugusto/global_perspectives_COVID19/wish/473466460 Government is just encouraging social distancing and quarantine.]]> 2020-03-24 19:44:46 UTC https://padlet.com/leborgneaugusto/global_perspectives_COVID19/wish/473466460 Colombia leborgneaugusto https://padlet.com/leborgneaugusto/global_perspectives_COVID19/wish/473476849 The government closed its land, sea and river borders until May 25. Foreigners are prohibited and Colombians arriving must do preventive isolation, quarantine for 20 Days. All academic activities of public colleges and universities were suspended. Border crossings with Venezuela had been ordered to be closed since 14 March. Arrival of cruise ships and the cancellation of all cultural, sporting and other public and private events, have been cancelled.]]> 2020-03-24 19:51:59 UTC https://padlet.com/leborgneaugusto/global_perspectives_COVID19/wish/473476849 Chile leborgneaugusto https://padlet.com/leborgneaugusto/global_perspectives_COVID19/wish/473488438 March 18: all borders closed, but will not affect the in andout of goods. Suspension of classes for 14 days for all schools and preschools. Visits to senior centres were banned for 30 days to prevent infection. Forced quarantine was established for those entering the country from Italy, Spain, China, France, Germany and Iran. Mass gatherings of more than 200 people were banned, denied.]]> 2020-03-24 20:00:06 UTC https://padlet.com/leborgneaugusto/global_perspectives_COVID19/wish/473488438 Paraguay leborgneaugusto https://padlet.com/leborgneaugusto/global_perspectives_COVID19/wish/473495119 Partial closure of borders, closure of eight entry points to the country from March 16, in order to increase controls against the coronavirus. March 9: suspension of classes for two weeks and any massive events across the country and the National Civil Aviation Directorate cancelled all flights to and from Europe. The Ministry of Industry and Commerce set benchmark prices for products related to coronavirus prevention, such as gel alcohol, masks and gloves.


]]> 2020-03-24 20:04:47 UTC https://padlet.com/leborgneaugusto/global_perspectives_COVID19/wish/473495119 United States leborgneaugusto https://padlet.com/leborgneaugusto/global_perspectives_COVID19/wish/476506208 The US and the European Union have imposed border restrictions.
The US has told its citizens not to travel outside the country, warning that they could find themselves having to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The country has also closed its northern border with Canada and is cracking down on people trying to cross illegally from Mexico. 
US nationals coming back from affected countries are required to pass through designated US airports for screening.]]> 2020-03-26 13:50:39 UTC https://padlet.com/leborgneaugusto/global_perspectives_COVID19/wish/476506208 Italy leborgneaugusto https://padlet.com/leborgneaugusto/global_perspectives_COVID19/wish/476518559
Italy began a major lockdown on 12 March, which has now been extended beyond the original end date of 25 March. The country has also closed all its schools until April as part of the nationwide lockdown.
Italy has extended its emergency coronavirus measures, which include travel restrictions and a ban on public gatherings, to the entire country. 
On Monday, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte ordered people to stay home and seek permission for essential travel.]]> 2020-03-26 13:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/leborgneaugusto/global_perspectives_COVID19/wish/476518559 Germany leborgneaugusto https://padlet.com/leborgneaugusto/global_perspectives_COVID19/wish/476545130 German authorities are turning visitors back at the airports amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Angela Merkel has urged Germans to rise to the challenge of a lifetime in helping to curb the outbreak. German Chancellor Angela Merkel says the coronavirus pandemic is the greatest challenge in decades.

Ms. Merkel said she would isolate herself at home effective immediately after learning that a doctor who vaccinated her against pneumonia on Friday was infected, her office said in a statement.  The chancellor will be tested regularly in coming days while carrying out her duties from home.]]> 2020-03-26 14:07:22 UTC https://padlet.com/leborgneaugusto/global_perspectives_COVID19/wish/476545130 Spain leborgneaugusto https://padlet.com/leborgneaugusto/global_perspectives_COVID19/wish/476559973 On Tuesday, the government announced it would cancel all direct flights to and from Italy beginning at midnight local time (2300GMT). The measure will remain in effect for at least two weeks. In a press conference on Tuesday, Spain’s Health Minister Salvador Illa urged everyone in the country to avoid all non-essential travel and to work from home if possible. At the same press conference, Maria Jesus Montero, the government spokesperson, also announced that anyone placed in quarantine will be paid as if they had suffered an accident at work.]]> 2020-03-26 14:13:17 UTC https://padlet.com/leborgneaugusto/global_perspectives_COVID19/wish/476559973 India leborgneaugusto https://padlet.com/leborgneaugusto/global_perspectives_COVID19/wish/476574657 Last week India temporarily suspended almost all travel visas, restricted visa-free travel for foreigners of Indian origin, and closed its land border with Myanmar. Though India’s first cases of COVID-19 were detected in January, stringent measures including self-isolation orders, travel restrictions and screenings at airports initially kept India’s reported numbers low until the number of cases outside China imploded.]]> 2020-03-26 14:19:20 UTC https://padlet.com/leborgneaugusto/global_perspectives_COVID19/wish/476574657 United Kingdom leborgneaugusto https://padlet.com/leborgneaugusto/global_perspectives_COVID19/wish/476694900 The British government has repeatedly said it does not believe that banning large-scale gatherings and closing schools -- like Italy, France, Germany and Spain have done -- would be effective in preventing the spread of the disease. 
The reason the UK has held off stricter "social distancing" measures appears to be rooted in the government's prediction that the outbreak may not peak until 14 weeks from now -- and that people will not be willing to drastically alter their ways of life and stick to the new rules for over three months, so there's little point imposing more restrictions just yet.

The latest recommendation for Britons is to self-isolate for seven days if they begin to experience a persistent cough or high temperature, and to continue with rigorous hygiene like frequently washing their hands and disinfecting surfaces.]]> 2020-03-26 15:08:17 UTC https://padlet.com/leborgneaugusto/global_perspectives_COVID19/wish/476694900 Argentina leborgneaugusto https://padlet.com/leborgneaugusto/global_perspectives_COVID19/wish/476726502 The president said the health emergency is extended for one year, which may be extended if the epidemiological situation persists.

Also, the Ministry of Health is given expanded authority to strengthen prevention, coverage and treatment.

It also provides mandatory isolation for 14 days for "suspected and confirmed cases, their close contacts and those who arrive in the country from affected areas or have transited through them in the last 14 days".
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