Ecuador confirms first case of coronavirus

Ecuador on Saturday (February 29th) confirmed the country's first case of coronavirus.

Ecuador on Saturday (February 29th) confirmed the country's first case of coronavirus.

The 70-year-old patient is believed to have contracted the virus in Spain and arrived in Ecuador about 15 days ago.

The patient has been isolated for treatment in a specialist unit.

This clip shows passengers arriving at Quito International Airport wearing masks shortly after the news of the first case broke.