The coronavirus pandemic has transformed Bogotá’s gastronomy scene with scores of top-tier restaurants forced to close their doors. Reopening could be to too little too late.
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Bogotá lockdowns no longer viable says Mayor López as capital looks to reopen
Bogotá Mayor Claudia López has stated that strict lockdowns for the capital are no longer viable and that preventive health measures will extend until December.
Colombia’s National Museum reopens to the public with biosecurity protocols
One of Colombia’s most important cultural landmarks has reopened to the public after it was forced to close with the pandemic. All visitors are required to wear facemasks and maintain social distancing.
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.
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 tests.
Bogotá’s Claudia López makes changes to quarantine after total lockdown ruled out
Bogotá’s Claudia López announced changes to the dates in which localities begin and end strict quarantines after the government ruled-out a citywide lockdown.
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.
Colombian Independence Day festivities include virtual concert and Niagara Falls illumination
This year’s Veinte de Julio celebrations include the first-ever illumination of Niagara Falls in Canada with the colors of the national flag and virtual concert with well-known musicians.
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.
Bogotá Chamber of Commerce presents ARTBO’s 2020 all virtual agenda
The Bogotá Chamber of Commerce has launched the agenda for ARTBO and its art platforms which in 2020 will all be online given the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
Bogotá’s rotating lockdown undermines its democratic identity
As cities around the world balance economic recovery with public health, Bogotá has spent almost four months in quarantine despite rising coronavirus cases.
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.
Teaching to read and draw with the works of Botero
The Central Bank of Colombia’s latest publication introduces youngsters to the 27 letters of the Spanish alphabet with illustrations and details from the works of artist Fernando Botero.
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.