Bogotá reported 115 new cases of COVID-19. In Cartagena, the epidemic has “disseminated” claims Health Minister Ruíz.
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Colombia sees highest daily rise in COVID-19 cases with new total at 13,610
After days with the epicenter ofCOVID-19 in the Amazonas department, Bogotá reported 207 new cases on Thursday and five districts placed under “Orange Alert.”
Colombia’s Amazonian peoples fear “extermination” with COVID-19 as total cases reach 12,930
The capital of Amazonas, Leticia, remains at the epicenter of the Colombian outbreak and the region’s many indigenous groups fear “extermination” with COVID-19.
Colombian healthcare workers risking life with COVID-19 on International Nurses Day
Nurses are on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic and as the world marks International Nurses Day, Colombian healthcare providers are risking their lives to save lives.
Changes to Bogotá’s quarantine announced by Mayor Claudia López
The easing of quarantine in Bogotá is a reality as of Monday as an estimated 2.6 million return to work. Mayor Claudia López announced new measures for our “new normal.”
Colombia receives US$1.5 M donation from China as COVID-19 cases reach 9,456
Coronavirus cases rose in Colombia on Thursday with an outbreak among three indigenous communities of the Amazon putting the new national total at 9,456.
Colombia COVID-19 cases near 9,000 as more sectors brace for re-opening
The rate of COVID-19 infection in Colombia lowered Wednesday after a spike in new cases and testing averaging 4,000 every day.
Duque extends lockdown to May 25 after highest single day increase of COVID-19 cases
President Iván Duque extends the National Health Emergency to May 25 after Colombia witnesses largest single-day increase of COVID-19 cases with new total 8,613.
COVID-19 cases in Colombia near 8,000 as recovered cases “accelerating” says Govt
After almost two months since the outbreak of COVID-19 in Colombia, infection rates remain low according to WHO and recovered cases are “accelerating.”
Opinion: The pauperization of Bogotá
Bogotá’s post-COVID19 economic future cannot come at the expense of political assertiveness and ratings given that recovery may take years or decades.
Netherlands tributes Colombia’s frontline healthcare workers on Labor Day
To mark Labor Day, the Embassy of the Netherlands in Colombia tributed Bogotá healthcare workers the way they do best: with flowers.
Colombian healthcare workers stage peaceful protests as COVID-19 cases reach 6507
Colombian healthcare workers staged walk-outs over the lack of PPE and safe working conditions inside hospitals as COVID-19 cases in the country reached 6507.
Bogotá marks sharp decline in COVID19 cases as nation’s total reaches 5949
For the first time since the outbreak of COVID-19 in Colombia, Bogotá was not the epicenter of infection with 352 new cases confirmed nationwide.
Avianca bailout with COVID-19 may consolidate domestic base at expense of future alliances
Airlines are seeking financial assistance from governments with the COVID-19 pandemic and Avianca no exception. Colombia’s connectivity with the world is at stake.
Colombian Constitutional lawyer explains who gets to decide easing of quarantine
When it comes to who has the final word with easing the lockdown over COVID-19, top Constitutional lawyer Juan Manuel Charry gives us his verdict.
Colombia’s Attorney General opens preliminary investigation against Bogotá Mayor López for breaking quarantine
Bogotá Mayor Claudia López faces a criminal investigation by the Attorney General after she broke quarantine while shopping with her wife Angélica Lozano.