Cuba announces new measures to confront the COVID-19

English Translation Follows Spanish-Frank

From: listafs@gruposyahoo.com <listafs@gruposyahoo.com> on behalf of Milagros Rivera dahumara@yahoo.com [listafs] <listafs@gruposyahoo.com> Sent: Friday, March 20, 2020 7:59 PM
Subject: [ListaFS] CUBA RESTRINGIRA LA ENTRADA DE EXTRANJEROS POR UN MES A PARTIR DEL 24 MARZO

Gobierno cubano informa nuevas medidas para el enfrentamiento a la COVID-19 

Cuba regula las fronteras para visitantes extranjeros – a partir del martes 24 de marzo 2020- con excepción de cubanos y extranjeros residentes nacionales. Igualmente afirma el Presidente Diaz Canel, que se seguirá cooperando con ayuda médica a los países que lo soliciten. Se les dará servicio de retorno aéreo a los turistas que se encuentran en el país. Cuba NO cierra su espacio aéreo, ni el intercambio comercial. En estos momentos, se explican las medidas de protección social, con todos los detalles.

http://www.cubadebate.cu/…/gobierno-cubano-informa-nuevas…/…

[Draft English Translationfollows, Frank Velgara]

From Cuba Debate, Friday, March 20,2020

Government of Cuba announces new measures to confront the COVID-19 (Corona Virus) Video included.

Rosa María Fernández

Cuba will restrict entry to its borders for foreign visitors – Beginning on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 – with the exception of Cubans and foreign residents in the country. Similarly, President Diaz Canel, confirmed that medical aid cooperation will continue with the countries that request it. Airline return service will be provided to tourists who find themselves in the country. Cuba WILL NOT close its air space, nor its’ commercial trade. At this time, these social protection measures are being further explained in complete detail.

http://www.cubadebate.cu/…/gobierno-cubano-informa-nuevas…/…