Colombians are increasingly completing their COVID-19 inoculation schemes, with 64% of the nation’s population fully vaccinated.
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As Europe lifts COVID rules, Omicron cases down in South America
As European nations scramble to ease COVID restrictions, cases of the Omicron variant are decelerating across South America. Vaccination key ending pandemic warns PAHO.
Colombia buys 10.8 M doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S pharmaceutical Moderna has signed a supply agreement with Colombia for 10.8 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine.
Colombia outpaces South America in 2021 with tourism reactivation
Colombia outperformed other South American nations in 2021 with recovery of international tourism despite coronavirus variants and blanket travel restrictions.
La vacuna Pfizer podría estar disponible en febrero para menores de 5 años
Según The Washington Post, la vacuna Pfizer podría estar disponible a finales de febrero para los menores de 5 años.
Colombia updates entry requirements for Cruise Ship passengers
Colombia’s Ministry of Health has aligned all entry requirements for passengers entering the country via air and sea.
Omicron slows in Colombia, but active cases still above 110,000
Over the last week, daily cases of COVID-19 in Colombia have started to decelerate, yet active cases remain high.
Bogotá at epicenter of Omicron case increases
Bogotá has returned to the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic with sharp increases in new daily cases driven by the Omicron variant
Colombia breaks pandemic record with 34,923 COVID-19 infections
Colombia set a new record in coronavirus cases on Friday, with an additional 34,923 infections and highest number since the third wave peaked in June, 2021.
Barranquilla carnival launch cancelled with Omicron surge
The traditional Reading of the Sash that marks the start of Barranquilla’s carvival season has been cancelled due to rising cases of the Omicron variant.
Colombia enters fourth wave with Omicron and Delta
While Colombia’s COVID-19 infections pale in comparison with many European nations, health officials are urging citizens to take extra precautions with community spread of Omicron.
How to get your COVID-19 booster in Bogotá
Take advantage that many Bogotanos have left the city for the end-of-year holidays for getting that necessary booster shot against COVID-19.
Bogotá to double home medical care with Omicron case increases
Bogotá will focus on expanding vaccine coverage and home medical care with per-day increases of the Omicron variant.
China confina Xi’an, ciudad de 13 millones por rebote COVID
Las autoridades chinas decidieron confinar a Xi’an, ciudad de 13 millones y capital de la provincia central de Shaanxi, por reciente rebrote del coronavirus.
First cases of Omicron detected on Colombian coast
Just days after Colombian Health Minister Fernando Ruíz announced that the circulation of the Omicron variant is “imminent,” Colombia confirmed three cases on the coast.
Omicron in Colombia a “question of time” affirms Health Minister
Colombia has yet to detect a first case of the Omicron variant, despite the infectious strain circulating in over 90 countries.