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Colombia declares national health emergency with Yellow Fever outbreak

By The City Paper Staff - April 19, 2025

Colombia has declared a national health emergency amid a yellow fever outbreak, with 76 cases and 34 deaths reported. President Gustavo Petro has ordered a mass vaccination campaign, targeting both rural and urban areas. Bogotá has set up immunization points at bus terminals and El Dorado Airport to curb further spread.

Cartagena warns of potential Dengue and Chikungunya outbreaks

By The City Paper Staff - January 21, 2022

Inclement weather along Colombia’s Caribbean coast is leading to an increase in tropical diseases, including outbreaks of Dengue and Chikungunya.

Colombia’s per day COVID-19 cases lowest since June 2020.

By The City Paper Staff - August 27, 2021

Colombia registered the lowest per day cases in COVID-19 infections since June 2020. The deceleration comes as vaccine coverage extends to minors age 12 to 14.

Colombia could return to quarantine if COVID-19 cases continue to increase

By The City Paper Staff - October 7, 2020

Health Minister Fernando Ruíz stated that Colombia could return to lockdowns as new cases of COVID-19 have increased with the reopening of the economy.

Colombia hedged, but not immune against advance of coronavirus

By The City Paper Staff - February 13, 2020

Colombian authorities are enacting tough measures to protect public health as the coronavirus continues to spread worldwide.

Bogotá intensifies vaccination campaign after isolated chicken pox outbreak

By The City Paper Staff - April 24, 2019

The mayoralty is encouraging residents to get vaccinated free of charge against chicken pox after a recent outbreak of the virus.

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