«There is an Ecuadorian citizen who died in Italy, we are analyzing to see how the case is handled together with the Italian Government.» said the authority
Vice President Otto Sonnenholzner reported another case of coronavirus in Ecuador. This is an Ecuadorian citizen who traveled from New York (United States) to Quito. And its encirclement was extended to wife and daughter.
Along with the Vice President, were also the Minister of Government María Paula Romo, of Education Monserrat Creamer, of Foreign Relations José Valencia, Secretary of Risk Management Alexandra Ocles and Minister of Defense Oswaldo Jarrín.
The spokesperson for the health emergency in the country will now be in the Emerging Operations Committee (COE) and no longer in the Ministry of Health, according to the procedures manual.
Sonnenholzner reiterated that the nationwide ban on concentrations with 250 people onwards remains, as a preventive measure to avoid the possible spread of coronavirus cases.
«The decision to reduce the number of people allowed at public events from 1,000 to 250 is to minimize the size of the epidemiological fence.»
Furthermore, Sonnenholzner confirmed that there is an Ecuadorian citizen who died in Italy from coronavirus. «There is a deceased citizen in Italy, we are analyzing to see how the case is handled together with the Italian Government.»
Additionally, the vice president insisted on asking for isolation for the elderly and with pre-existing diseases that affect their immune system. He recommended looking for alternatives to carry out daily activities.
On the other hand, the process of enabling coronavirus tests to providers of private laboratory services began. There are already 4 laboratories talking with the Ministry of Health and it will take another week to avoid false positives, added the vice president. (C.D.A.)
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