Freddy Bernal, protector of the state of Táchira, reported on his radio program "Bernal Report" that they have presented a binational health proposal to Colombia, based on the application of the Molecular Test to Venezuelan citizens in the territory of Norte de Santander. "The proceedings have already been submitted to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to be submitted to the Ministry of Health in Norte de Santander."
Bernal said that in view of the proximity of the December holidays, the return of Venezuelans who return for these festivities is expected, "we must ensure that they enter Venezuelan territory but in a coordinated manner."
The representative of the national government indicated that "when Venezuelans enter with the negative PCR test for covid-19, they are verified and they go through a very brief triage to organize transfers to the different states of Venezuela."
He also mentioned that the PCR test applied in Colombia must have the support of PAHO, who are the ones who support the technical considerations of preventive treatment. "A great multidisciplinary team on the border continues to work day by day to improve and protect the health of the people of Venezuela.
Venezuela maintains open borders
The protector of Táchira Bernal said that Venezuela is the only country that has received more than 100 people, "while the borders of countries such as Peru and Chile remain closed, our homeland has its borders open to receive Venezuelans who return from Colombia and others. countries where they have suffered as a result of the pandemic, xenophobia, among other aspects ”.
In addition, Venezuela is the South American country that undertook great work in the face of the covid-19 pandemic. "He has stood out in his hard work, although many governments do not recognize him, but he took biosecurity measures for the entry of our compatriots through the different borders," he said.
