The fast response by the government of President Iván Duque with the COVID19 pandemic has been met with a 74.7% approval rating among Colombians.
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Protests defy Bogotá lockdown, “Flexible quarantine” option of Health Minister
Colombia will modify the nationwide quarantine on April 27 without easing restrictions. On Thursday, the country reported 128 new cases of COVID-19, putting total at 3233.
Colombia’s Health Minister confirms flattening of curve as cases reach 3105 nationwide
Colombia’s Health Minister claims the country has begun flattening the COVID-19 curve. There are 3105 patients of the virus and four additional fatalities in the last 24 hours.
Colombia receives Canada donation to boost mental health response with COVID-19
The Canadian Government will boost the capacity of Colombian clinical psychologists working the 192 coronavirus hotline as the country continues under quarantine.
Colombia COVID-19 cases remain below 3,000 but 15 more deaths confirmed
Numbers of coronavirus infection in Colombia remain below 3,000 on Tuesday, but 15 more deaths were confirmed by the Ministry of Health, putting the new national total at 127.
US expats in a COVID-19 World: A report from Medellín, Colombia
The Pazeras, like other US expats, found themselves in Medellín when the coronavirus pandemic broke out. Their story is one of optimism in Colombia’s future.
Bogotá sees second consecutive day of low COVID-19 cases with new national total at 2852
The Colombian capital Bogotá sees a second consecutive day of low COVID-19 infections as national total rises to 2852 cases. Three more deaths were confirmed on Monday.
Big Picture: Christ the Redeemer tributes world’s healthcare workers
Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Christ the Redeemer lights up to tribute frontline healthcare workers around the world.
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.