Colombia marks a month under lockdown

Colombia's capital remained eerily deserted as country embarked on its fourth week under lockdown to try and slow spre of new coronavirus.

South American country is currently due to remain under lockdown until 11 May.

However, government led by President Ivan Duque anunced relaxed measures for textile and construction industries as a way to boost ecomy, effective as of Monday, 27 April.

As of Friday, Colombian authorities have reported 4,500 COVID-19 cases and 215 deaths.

For most people, new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks.

For some, especially older ults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia and death.