A New York Times analysis suggests that Ecuador’s death toll is 15 times higher than its official tally of coronavirus deaths, highlighting the damage the virus can do in developing countries.
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How Ecuador’s Port City Became a Coronavirus Epicenter
Ecuador took early aggressive measures to stop the coronavirus, but ended up becoming an epicenter of the pandemic in Latin America. How? We revisit the first confirmed case and what led to the disease’s spread.
As Bodies Accumulate, So Do Fears of a High Coronavirus Toll in Ecuador
In two weeks, 1,900 bodies were collected from Guayaquil’s hospitals and homes for burial, a fivefold increase in the city’s usual mortality rate, according to Ecuador’s government.
Ecuador Gives Glimpse Into Coronavirus’ Impact on Latin America
In Guayaquil, Ecuador’s biggest city, a surge in deaths has overwhelmed health care and burial services. Scenes of bodies on sidewalks and desperate families serve as a warning for the region.
17 Die in Fire at Ecuador Drug Rehab Clinic
At least 12 others were injured after patients set mattresses ablaze in an attempt to escape the clinic in Guayaquil, the authorities said.