Ecuador closes borders to foreign travelers due to coronavirus

Ecuador's government announced on Saturday the closure of its borders from Sunday to all foreign travellers due to the spread of the coronavirus. The announcement came after local authorities confirmed a second death from the infection. Ecuador's Vice President said all aerial, land and maritime transport into the Andean country will be prohibited. Ecuadorean citizens and foreigners with Ecuadorean residency will have to return until the end of Monday, he said. Ecuador has confirmed 28 cases of coronavirus so far, including two deaths, and authorities have banned all public activities.