Chile's coronavirus cases rise above 10,000, third highest in Latin America


  • World
  • Sunday, 19 Apr 2020

FILE PHOTO: Workers wearing protective gear disinfect taxis, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Santiago, Chile April 17, 2020. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Chile reported on Sunday that there were more than 10,000 people in the country with the coronavirus, the third-highest tally in Latin America, as the disease ravages the economy of the world's top copper producer.

Chile has 10,088 confirmed cases, up by 358 from a day earlier, health ministry officials said. They said they were beginning to see a stabilization in the numbers of new cases, in the range of 300 to 400 in recent days.

Celebrate Merdeka with 50% Off!
T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM6.95 only

Billed as RM6.95 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM6.17/month

Billed as RM78 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In World

Pope Francis visit keenly awaited in deeply Catholic East Timor
Musk says SpaceX to launch first uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years
Active shooter near Kentucky highway, reports of 'numerous persons' shot
New China-Europe express railway assembly center launched in Serbia
Wildfire in Canadian national park now under control, officials say
Bolivia declares national emergency due to forest fires
Roundup: Pakistani scholars hail China's modernization, envision CPEC cooperation
Roundup: Greek economy gains momentum as credit ratings improve
"The Room Next Door" wins Golden Lion at 81st Venice Film Festival
Greek PM pledges pension, wage hikes by 2027, within budget limits

Others Also Read