With 4.091 new cases of coronavirus in Bogotá on Sunday, the Colombian capital must find ways to curb a rapid increase in infections as quarantine fatigue sets in.
The daily deaths from coronavirus continue to increase in Colombia as the third wave of infection overwhelms ICU capacity in Medellín and Barranquilla.
Colombia, like the rest of South America, is entering a dangerous phase with coronavirus as daily cases and deaths surge with the “third wave” of contagion.
President Iván Duque has told Mayors and Governors to adopt tougher coronavirus measures to prevent a surge in new infections with the “third wave.”
The Colombian capital has immunized 50% of all residents aged 70 or older and will increase vaccinations as the third peak of infection approaches.
The capital of Antioquia, Medellín, is the new epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic with daily cases surpassing those of Bogotá.
President Iván Duque announced Tuesday that night curfews and Pico y cédula will return during the Easter holidays to curb the third wave of coronavirus infections.
In a move to complete vaccination in Bogotá of all seniors age 80 or older, the Ministry of Health has announced new measures at health centers.
Coronavirus contagion is decelerating faster than predicted claims the Ministry of Health as Bogotá also completes first full week with less than 1,000 daily cases.
One year into the pandemic Colombia has reported 2.27 million cases of the virus and more than 60,000 deaths.
Colombia became the first nation in the Americas to receive an initial shipment of 117.000 coronavirus vaccines through the WHO’s COVAX program.
Colombia’s National Vaccine Program has begun inoculating the over 80 population with the arrival of the second shipment of 50,310 doses from Pfizer.
Colombia saw its lowest daily increase in new coronavirus infections since May 2020 and vaccinations have surpassed total active cases.
Bogotá got an early start inoculating medical workers with the first batch of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine. China’s Sinovac to deliver 192,000 doses over the weekend.
Mayor Claudia López issued decree 208 that ends the identity card restriction Pico y cédula on Friday as ICU occupation in Bogotá continues to drop.
El representante irlandés de la OMS advierte que el freno en nuevos contagios podría estar relacionada con cierta estacionalidad del coronavirus.