Cartagena bans crew and passengers on cruise with COVID cases
The Seven Seas Mariner was allowed to dock early Wednesday in Cartagena, but all crew and passengers barred from entry after seven COVID cases were…
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First cases of Omicron detected on Colombian coast
Just days after Colombian Health Minister Fernando Ruíz announced that the circulation of the Omicron variant is "imminent," Colombia confirmed three cases on the coast.
Omicron in Colombia a “question of time” affirms Health Minister
Colombia has yet to detect a first case of the Omicron variant, despite the infectious strain circulating in over 90 countries.
Amid Omicron surge Colombia averages 1,900 per day COVID cases
With the surge in Omicron infection in the U.K and Europe, Colombia daily COVID-19 cases are averaging 1.900. The country is close to 80% vaccine…
Colombia surpasses 50% of population fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Colombia reaches 60 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines given, representing more than 50% of the population fully vaccinated against the disease.
Biden to announce strict entry requirements for all travelers heading to U.S
The government of President Joe Biden is weighing stricter measures for all travelers entering the U.S to curb the spread of the Omicron variant.
Colombia’s COVID-19 fourth wave eludes as world faces Omicron
Despite every COVID-19 variant circulating in Colombia, the country appears to have skewed the fourth wave of infection. But with Omicron, the pandemic could surge…
Colombia marks five years of Final Accord with FARC
As Colombia marks five years since the signing of the Final Accord with FARC, deep political divisions continue over the future of a fragile peace.
Colombia nears 50% fully vaccinated as COVID fourth wave grips Europe
As anti-lockdown protests spread across Europe despite a surge in "fourth wave"COVID infections, Colombia nears 50% of its population fully vaccinated.
Colombia’s Nevado del Ruíz volcano monitored for “explosive activity”
A unified command post has been established to monitor the Nevado del Ruíz volcano after a week of "unstable behaviour" and "explosive activity."
Colombia starts COVID-19 boosters for persons age 50 and older
Colombia is expanding its vaccine roll-out to include third doses of the coronavirus vaccine to all persons age 50 and older. National Health Emergency extended…
Colombia cautious for COVID-19 fourth wave with rise in new cases
The recent increase in new coronavirus infection in Colombia may not announce the start of a fourth wave, but health authorities are on alert.
Colombia mandates vaccine certificate for all public and private events
With complete economic reopening, President Duque mandated that all persons attending public or private events will require proof of a COVID-19 vaccination certificate.
Duque at COP26: “Colombia is in the heart of President Biden”
Colombia's commitments at COP26 have been hailed as the most ambitious in Latin America, including protecting 30% of the nation's land and sea territories by…
Colombia starts COVID-19 vaccination campaign for children ages 3 to 11
Colombia extended its COVID-19 vaccination roll-out to children between the ages of 3 and 11. More than 47 million doses have been administered among the…
Colombia sets zero emissions climate change target
The release of a book by Nicolás Botero on the environmental challenges facing Colombia comes with an ambitious announcement by President Duque.