In a move to complete vaccination in Bogotá of all seniors age 80 or older, the Ministry of Health has announced new measures at health centers.
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CoST Infrastructure Transparency Initiative welcomes Bogotá as its new member
Bogotá joins representatives from 19 nations as the newest member of London-based CoST to guarantee oversight and transparency with infrastructure.
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Colombia begins vaccinating its over 80 population
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American Airlines and JetBlue to operate new flight between JFK and Bogotá
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Bogotá ends Pico y cédula restriction on Friday
Mayor Claudia López issued decree 208 that ends the identity card restriction Pico y cédula on Friday as ICU occupation in Bogotá continues to drop.
Sincelejo nurse becomes first Colombian to receive coronavirus vaccine
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Bogotá churches to offer ashes as a precaution to the start of Lent
Churches around the world will celebrate the beginning of Lent by adapting strict biosecurity measures and avoiding physical contact through ashes.
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Bogotá to start vaccination program with 21,000 doses
Claudia López got a green light from the government to start COVID vaccinations as of February 20. The initial 7,700 doses are destined to frontline medical workers.