On 20th March, President Iván Duque announced that from 24th March onwards the country would be subject to compulsory isolation. [6] On March 20th, Colombia reported 145 cases of the coronavirus. The Colombian government is trying to support the poorer parts of the population with various forms of financial assistance. For example, the government ensures that school meals can be distributed to the children on some days of the week despite school closures. Financial support as payments of regulated sums of money are also provided

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