Colombia continues with a downturn in new cases of infections and deaths from coronavirus. The death toll from the virus will surpass 126,000 this week.
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Avianca launches Bogotá – Toronto flight starting December 3
The new Bogotá – Toronto flight will operate on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The flight will compete with Air Canada’s direct 787 Dreamliner service.
Construction of Bogotá’s Metro Line 1 starts at Avenida Chile
Construction of a vehicle underpass and corridors for eco-friendly transportation is underway at Ave.Chile for Line 1 of the Metro de Bogotá.
COVID mortality rate in Colombia near pre-pandemic levels
Coronavirus cases and deaths continue to decelerate in Colombia, with zero fatalities from the disease registered on Thursday. Vaccinations surpass 38 million doses.
Colombians empathetic to arrival of Afghan refugees reveals poll
Colombians overwhelmingly agree that their country should offer safe passage to Afghans fleeing persecution and retaliation by the Taliban, reveals a recent poll.
New hope for Colombia’s Terribilis, world’s most poisonous frog
The Golden Poison Dart Frog is endemic to the rainforests of Colombia’s Chocó and species with an toxin so deadly that is is considered the world’s most poisonous amphibian.
Seventy percent of Bogotá residents have received a COVID-19 vaccine
After a run on COVID-19 vaccines, Colombia will receive more than 4.2 million doses this week. Tuesday marked lowest per day death toll since May, 2020.
As Mu variant advances Colombia’s daily COVID-19 cases drop to 1,125
Colombia continues to decelerate in new coronavirus infections despite circulation of Delta and Mu, the latter known as the “Colombia variant.”
Colombia’s per day COVID-19 cases lowest since June 2020.
Colombia registered the lowest per day cases in COVID-19 infections since June 2020. The deceleration comes as vaccine coverage extends to minors age 12 to 14.
Bogotá to offer 4,000 Afghan refugees temporary transit asylum
The Colombian capital will receive some 4,000 Afghan refugees as they await special immigration visas to enter the US.
The Ornate Rainfrog expands range from Ecuador to Colombia
A green and yellow colored rainfrog known to inhabit the forests of Ecuador is expanding its range along Colombia’s Pacific coast, confirmed conservationists ProAves.
Colombia nears 30M doses as COVID deaths drop to four month low
Colombia’s Covid-19 cases and deaths continue drop as the country nears 30 million doses administered among adults 25 years or over.
Decentralizing Colombian art with the exhibit Imagen Regional 9
The gallery spaces of Banco de la República have reopened to the public including Bogotá’s MAMU. The museum’s latest exhibit showcases works by Colombia’s regional artists.
Colombia breaks daily COVID-19 vaccine target, 50% of Bogotanos jabbed
Colombia’s vaccine roll-out has surpassed targets set when the national campaign was launched in February. Over 50% of Bogotá’s adult residents have received a COVID-19 shot.
Colombia’s coca growing areas reduce third year in a row, claims UNODC report
The total area of Colombia’s coca harvest continues to decrease claims most recent UNODC report, yet more pure cocaine is being produced per hectare.
Majestic Betty Garcés returns to the stage of Bogotá’s Teatro Mayor
With theatres recently authorized to reopen, Bogotá audiences have the opportunity to hear Colombia’s grand dame of opera, Betty Garcés, in a performance directed by Alejandro Roca.