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Colombia’s 67 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday result of fewer tests with Easter
Colombia’s COVID-19 count went up on Sunday 67 new cases to put the nation’s total at 2776. Less than anticipated increase is the result of fewer test results during Easter.
Colombia COVID-19 cases at 2709, first doctor dies of coronavirus in Bogotá
A Bogotá doctor is the first healthcare professional to die from coronavirus in the country as confirmed cases put the nation’s total at 2,709.
Colombia COVID-19 cases at 2,473, 11 more deaths to total 80 nationwide
Bogotá’s Anti-Riot Squad – ESMAD – set out to hose-down the capital’s largest food depot Corabastos as COVID-19 cases in the country increased 250, putting the total at 2,473.
Colombia COVID19 cases at 2,223 with Bogotá showing drop in infections
Cases of coronavirus in Colombia now stand at 2,223 with 14 fatalities from the virus confirmed in the last 24-hours.
UAE repatriates 56 Colombians and donates medical supplies to help healthcare workers
Colombia reports 274 new cases of coronavirus elevating the national total to 2054 and the largest single-day increase since the outbreak.
Bogotá to enforce gender-based mobility during lockdown announces Mayor López
During a virtual press conference, Bogotá Mayor Claudia López announced that gender-based mobility restrictions go into effect for the capital during the extended quarantine.
Big Picture: Riding with the salt of the Earth
Colombia’s Wayuú endure economic hardship given the region’s harsh climate and lack of essential infrastructure. With the advance of coronavirus, the search for water is critical for survival.
Colombian Air Force to transport COVID-19 patients, total cases rise to 1780
The Colombian Air Force has joined the fight to protect vulnerable populations from the spread of COVID-19. The nation’s coronavirus case total climbed to 1780 on Tuesday.
President Duque extends Colombia’s quarantine to “continue saving lives”
President Iván Duque confirmed on Monday what Colombians were anticipating, a two-week extension to the national quarantine.
Colombia’s COVID-19 death toll rises by 11, total infections at 1579
With Colombia’s nationwide quarantine to be modified in a week, the death toll from COVID-19 stands at 46, and number of total infections rising to 1579.
COVID-19 testing delays in Colombia cast doubt over official numbers
Colombia prepares to test 17,000 potential coronavirus cases every day, yet delays with confirmed results may not be presenting accurate levels of infection across the country.
Venezuelan migrants voluntarily leave Colombia, COVID-19 cases at 1485
Venezuelan migrants wanting to be repatriated were transported to the border at Cúcuta by Migración Colombia. On Sunday, the national COVID-19 count rose 79 new cases to 1485.
COVID-19 cases in Colombia at 1406 after second worst day since outbreak
With efforts to boost Bogotá’s ICU capacity with COVID-19, the number of infected patients across Colombia has risen to 1406 and a death toll of 32 since the outbreak.
COVID-19 cases in Colombia at 1267, Bogotá sees slight lowering of infection
Despite rising numbers of COVID-19 cases across Colombia, Friday’s Ministry of Health report confirms two days of decreasing infections in Bogotá. The national total: 1267
Bogotá grapples with plight of migrants as COVID-19 cases nationwide reach 1161
Bogotá’s Claudia López is blaming the government for neglecting the plight of Venezuelan migrants. On Thursday, COVID-19 cases nationwide reached 1161.