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New Covid strain: Guatemala to restrict entry to travellers from Britain, South Africa

Guatemala - Health minister Amelia Flores said the restrictions would initially last two months.

Published: Tue 22 Dec 2020, 7:16 AM

Updated: Tue 5 Oct 2021, 7:00 PM

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Guatemala will restrict entry beginning on Wednesday to travelers who have recently visited Britain or South Africa in an effort to prevent the spread of a new coronavirus strain, President Alejandro Giammattei said on Monday.

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The new measures will require people who have visited Britain or South Africa within 14 days to quarantine for at least a week upon arrival in Guatemala. Health minister Amelia Flores said the restrictions would initially last two months.



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