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As Greenland reports its first COVID-19 case, Nuuk hopes to leverage natural isolation to fight the disease

Greenland will impose a two-week air travel ban and close schools. Officials also advise against overland travel between towns.

By Kevin McGwin March 18, 2020
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A day after Greenland reported its first case of COVID-19, that country’s authorities said they will temporarily halt all non-emergency domestic and international air traffic. Ground transport by dog sled or snowmobile between towns and settlements is also being frowned upon.

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