With the spike in new coronavirus cases affecting Italy and warning by WHO of a “potential pandemic,” Colombia has raised the level of alert from low to moderate.
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Colombia hedged, but not immune against advance of coronavirus
Colombian authorities are enacting tough measures to protect public health as the coronavirus continues to spread worldwide.
INCB ruling on Colombia’s cannabis quota question of time, not quality
The ruling by the UN’s INCB to slash Colombia’s internal medical-grade cannabis quota reflects the realities of the industry, claims Assocolcann’s Ricardo Arcila.
Bien-Estar Yo!: Health and wellness festival comes to Bogotá’s 93 Park
Looking for solutions to deal with the stressful Bogotá lifestyle? During two days (August 10- 11), Bogotá’s Parque 93 will host the first health and wellness festival – Bien-Estar Yo!
Clever Leaves and the intelligent business of medicinal cannabis from Colombia
Legality and social responsibility are corporate pillars for the rapid growth of the Colombian-owned medicinal cannabis company Clever Leaves.
Bogotá intensifies vaccination campaign after isolated chicken pox outbreak
The mayoralty is encouraging residents to get vaccinated free of charge against chicken pox after a recent outbreak of the virus.
Colombia’s Health Ministry signs pact to eliminate malaria in the country
An initiative by the Ministry of Health aims to eliminate malaria in Colombia’s Pacific communities before implemented in other disease-prone regions.
More bad air for Bogotá: License plate restriction back in effect
For the second time in a month, Bogotá has issued a Yellow Alert deteriorating air quality and enacted the Environmental license plate restriction until Monday, March 11.
Bogotá can breathe again, but long term air solutions needed
Bogotá may have overcome the environmental emergency decreed by the mayoralty, but long term solutions are needed to improve air quality.
Colombian gastronomy to be featured by Spain’s Corte Inglés
Spain’s retail giant Corte Inglés will offer emblematic Colombian dishes and snacks to their clients in over 100 outlets as part of a Bogotá Chamber of Commerce initiative.
Boho: Bohemian chic in Usaquén
Inspired by European food courts with attention to healthy foods, Boho is an Usaquén revelation.
USNS Comfort heads to Colombia to offer medical assistance
The hospital ship USNS Comfort departs Norfolk, Virginia, Oct.11 with a crew of 200 military doctors to provide medical support to host nation Colombia and Venezuelan migrants.
Bogotá gets e-Bike sharing venture with backing from electric utility CODENSA
Bogotanos will now be able to pedal to work with ease with the launch of the city’s first e-Bike sharing venture.
Renown plant-based chef Matthew Kenney opens eatery in Bogotá
The acclaimed plant-based chef Matthew Kenney spoke with The City Paper of his latest vegan venture, the opening of Makeout in the Colombian capital.
High expectations for Colombia’s medical cannabis reveal experts
Five leading physicians spoke with The City Paper about how medical cannabis is helping health professionals deal with the symptoms often associated with terminal illness.
Bogotá chefs are turning tables with sustainable kitchens
The leading restaurant group Takami, and host of ecologically minded chefs, are working to integrate small scale farmers in the food selection process.