Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic In The Americas -- News Updates March 30 - 31, 2020

Al Jazeera: Latin American countries take varying measures to contain virus

In Latin America, countries have been ramping up their containment measures, some more drastically than others.

Strict containment measures such as night-time curfews are in force across several Latin American countries, but other nations are taking a less drastic approach in their fight against the coronavirus.

Honduras has extended its nationwide curfew until at least mid-April.

Venezuela's opposition leader is calling for more humanitarian aid to be allowed into the country, where the outbreak could be particularly devastating.

And cases have been rising in Mexico.

Read more ....

Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic In The Americas -- News Updates March 30 - 31, 2020

Mexican coronavirus cases pass 1,000, health emergency declared -- Reuters
Mexican president ignores coronavirus restrictions to greet El Chapo's mother -- The Guardian
Argentina extends mandatory quarantine until mid April -- Reuters
Bolsonaro polarizes Brazil with lax coronavirus response -- DW
Brazil economy 'can't stop' for coronavirus: Bolsonaro -- France 24
Bolsonaro questions number of Brazil coronavirus deaths -- France 24
Coronavirus: Brazil's Bolsonaro in denial and out on a limb -- BBC
Venezuela's Guaido calls for emergency government to manage impact of coronavirus -- Reuters
Ecuador struggles to collect the dead as coronavirus spreads -- Reuters
Guatemalan deported from US tests positive for COVID-19: Official -- Al Jazeera
Coronavirus crisis exposes another pandemic in Honduras: Analysts -- Al Jazeera
Bolivia, Uruguay confirm first coronavirus deaths -- Reuters
Cuba sends doctors worldwide in coronavirus fight -- Al Jazeera