RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Chilean authorities announced on Monday that they would extend the closure of the country’s borders for another 30 days as hospitals remain near-full and Covid-19 cases high despite a gradual improvement in recent weeks.
Health Minister Enrique Paris said seven and 14-day averages each showed a 7% decrease in confirmed cases and Covid-19 positivity test rates were down. On Monday, 6,078 new infections were identified, compared to a record high of 9,171 cases on April 9.
“The health situation is showing some signs of improvement. We are seeing changes . . .
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