Mayor Cynthia Viteri of Guayaquil, Ecuador, feared that those on board the plane would expose her city to COVID-19. Her actions are being investigated.
The dramatic move came after the government announced increased border restrictions but said flights could take visitors home, or repatriate local citizens.
Referring to the Iberia plane which had no passengers, she said:"There were no fewer than 11 crew members arriving from Madrid, who were going to stay in a hotel in Guayaquil until they could take off on Friday. How is it possible that the plane was going to be allowed to land today so that they could stay in the city with the highest number of coronavirus cases?"
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
New Yorkers may get 'shelter in place' order soon, mayor saysNew Yorkers should be prepared for the possibility of a 'shelter in place' order to fight the coronavirus outbreak, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said
Leer más »
NYC mayor pushes for 'shelter-in-place' order as coronavirus cases surge to almost 1,900
Leer más »
Coronavirus updates: NYC mayor wants 'shelter-in-place' order, US cases number over 7,500As of Wednesday, more than 212,000 cases of coronavirus have been reported across the globe, resulting in at least 8,700 deaths.
Leer más »
West Hollywood mayor tests positive for coronavirus\r\n\r\nJohn D'Amico is quarantined at his home, city officials said Wednesday.
Leer más »
West Hollywood Mayor John D'Amico Tests Positive for CoronavirusD'Amico's test result came back Wednesday afternoon and he is said to be resting while his husband is 'doing his part' to quarantine at home.
Leer más »
West Hollywood Mayor John D’Amico Has Coronavirus, Heads To Quarantine As City Workers Sent HomeWest Hollywood Mayor John D’Amico has tested positive for the coronavirus, and all of the cit’s staffers were ordered by City Manager Paul Arevalo to leave work. D’Amico did not attend …
Leer más »