With the omicron variant expanding around the world in a threatening way, several countries have once again announced the closure of their borders.
At the American level, Canada announced on Monday the detection of two confirmed cases of this variant of coronavirus in its territory, which would be the first two known on the continent.
In South America, the Government of Peru announced that it will suspend commercial flights with South Africa after the appearance of the omicron variant of the coronavirus, the first cases of which have been detected both in this country and in others in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Ecuadorian doctors recommend taking action against the expansion of the omicron variant in the world
In Chile, the Advisory Council of the Ministry of Health recommended adopting an anticipatory behavior, “that allows detecting the circulation of the new variant and reducing the risk of spread in our country.”
These recommendations include postponing the opening of land borders announced for December 1, and suspending the entry of travelers from southern Africa.
Ecuador does not have direct flights with African countries, but it has operations of KLM, Iberia, Air Europa, airlines that are used by people who come from other continents to make connections and enter the country.
The main airports in Ecuador are awaiting the measures adopted by the Ecuadorian authorities. The COE plans to meet this afternoon to analyze the situation regarding the expansion of the omicron variant in the world.
Guayaquil hospitals and health centers report a slight increase in patients with COVID-19 in the last d
“The two airports concessioned to Corporación América, the José Joaquín de Olmedo de Guayaquil and the Galapagos Ecological Airport, will be governed by the decisions made by the COE as it has been doing throughout the time of the pandemic,” said Ezequiel Barrenechea , president of both airports.
The executive mentioned that any changes or adjustments determined by the authorities are being awaited.
At the Quito airport, all current protocols and sanitary protection measures continue to be applied.
“Any measure referring to restriction of entry or change in the requirements for entering the country must be ordered by the authorities. Airports do not have these powers, ”said Luis Galárraga, Quiport’s Communications and Press Manager. (I)
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