After grim week for COVID-19 deaths in Colombia, almost half of all patients recovered.
Despite a worrisome tally of mortality this week in Colombia, almost half of all coronavirus patients have recovered.
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Colombia sets new record for PCR tests as WHO highlights country’s coronavirus response
On Wednesday, as the WHO highlighted the coordinated response of the Colombian Govt with the coronavirus pandemic, the country set a new record with PCR…
Colombians celebrate virtual Independence amidst cautious lowering of COVID cases
Despite a cautious lowering in new cases of coronavirus infection nationwide, President Iván Duque presided over the Independence Day celebrations of Veinte de Julio.
Medellín ventilators set for human trials as Colombia surpasses 173,000 COVID cases
Colombia saw the single highest day-on-day increase of coronavirus with 8,037 cases on Thursday. InnspiraMED authorized to begin human trials of Medellín made ventilator.
Colombia’s medical associations call to extend strict lockdown to all of Bogotá
Bogotá's hospitals have reached 90% ICU capacity with coronavirus patients. President Duque must extend strict lockdown to all of Bogotá recommends 14 medical associations.
After ventilator dispute, government tells Mayor López: “You can always count on us”
After days of tension between the national government and Mayor Claudia López, Bogotá's highest authority received praise for her pandemic management.
Coronavirus erodes ratings of Duque and López as cases surpass 120,000
Bogotá appears to be increasingly improvising in its management of coronavirus. As confidence in economic recovery erodes, so too, the public's approval with politicians.
Local Cundinamarca tribunal suspends US troop activities in Colombia
A Cundinamarca court has ordered the suspension of all activities in Colombia of a U.S Army company aiding in counter-narcotics operations.
Colombia marks record with testing as COVID-19 claims 171 new fatalities
With more PCR testing among the population, Colombia registered an additional 4,101 cases of COVID-19 on Thursday. Barranquilla worst affected city with mortalities.
US donates ventilators to Colombia as coronavirus cases surpass 100,000
The U.S Government handed-over to Colombia's Iván Duque 200 U.S manufactured ventilators to help hospitals treat critically ill patients from vulnerable populations.
Strict lockdown for Bogotá averted after Duque hands over 305 ventilators
After days in which Bogotá's Claudia López recommended a return to strict lockdown, on Tuesday, the capital received an additional 300 ventilators.
Mayor Claudia López warns of return to strict quarantine for Bogotá as of July 1
Bogotá's Claudia López has requested President Iván Duque enact strict quarantine for Bogotá as of July 1 given rising demand for ICUs in public and…
Colombia’s ELN expands beyond “historical base” claims US State Department
The US Department of State's 2019 terrorism report claims that Colombia's ELN has resurged from its historical base and half of its 3,000 members are…
Colombia marks grim mortality record as nation prepares for further economic reopening
Less than a week before Colombia embarks on further reopening of the economy, the country registered a grim daily milestone Thursday with 163 additional fatalities.
Colombia’s quarantine extends to July 15 as mortality from COVID-19 concentrates on coast
Given social indiscipline with quarantine during the second bank holiday in June, President Duque announced "drastic measures" to contain the spread of the pandemic.
Colombia and Ecuador to allow humanitarian transit across overland border
Colombia and Ecuador signed a resolution to facilitate the repatriation of their citizens by opening the international crossing at Rumichaca for humanitarian travel.