From CNN’s Abel Alvarado and Jackie Castillo in Atlanta

Colombian President Iván Duque announced that he will extend the nationwide isolation order until April 26.

In a tweet, Duque said the measures taken to slow the spread of coronavirus "have been positive.”

"Our challenge is to continue saving lives," Duque added.

The order for “mandatory preventive isolation” took effect on March 25 and was initially scheduled until April 13.