President Iván Duque has extended the nationwide quarantine to May 11 yet will allow two key sectors of the economy to return to work with strict bio-security protocols.
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Maluma leads Colombian cast of One World, Bogotá donates for COVID-19 relief
Bogotá is hosting a Donatón to provide relief packages to vulnerable families affected by the coronavirus and quarantine. Maluma charms One World with “Carnaval.”
Colombian Govt’s approval rating at 74.7% with COVID-19 as cases rise to 3439
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.
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 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.
Brazil claims COVID-19 accelerating Amazon deforestation
While governments across South American bankroll the fight against coronavirus, in Brazil, loggers are defying isolation measures to deforest the Amazon at an alamaring rate.
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.
My quarantine in Colombia sheds light on moments of humanity
Being under quarantine can reveal the exceptional behavior of neighbors and consolidate new friendships virtually or with plenty of social distancing.
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.
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.