Passenger with covid-19 traveled by plane from Houston to Bogota – Bogota

Despite having a positive rapid test for covid-19, an American citizen traveled from Houston (United States) to Bogota on a commercial flight.

As confirmed by Migration Colombia, it was the same passenger who, during the health control process on arrival in the country, stated that he had the proof. The man had just landed from a 108-person flight.

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“Immediately, as set out in the health protocols, the foreigner was removed from the area and notified to Migration Colombia, the Ministry of Health and the airline transporting him of what has happened,” the institution said. .

At the moment, the man is isolated and is waiting for new exam results to confirm, definitely. which has or not covid-19.

If he had the virus, this person could face administrative and legal sanctions. The role of the airline in this case is also analyzed.

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Migration Colombia stated that “since the PCR test for international travelers began to be required again, more than 39,000 people have arrived in the country and only two cases have been filed that have required isolation by the authorities of Health”.

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