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.
Bogotá will focus on expanding vaccine coverage and home medical care with per-day increases of the Omicron variant.
The Seven Seas Mariner was allowed to dock early Wednesday in Cartagena, but all crew and passengers barred from entry after seven COVID cases were confirmed on board.
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.
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.
Colombia has yet to detect a first case of the Omicron variant, despite the infectious strain circulating in over 90 countries.
With the surge in Omicron infection in the U.K and Europe, Colombia daily COVID-19 cases are averaging 1.900. The country is close to 80% vaccine coverage.
Disney’s animated feature Encanto is the latest release of a Colombia-inspired production by an international studio. A slate of audiovisual projects are in the works for 2022.
Colombia reaches 60 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines given, representing more than 50% of the population fully vaccinated against the disease.
Starting with Noche de Velitas, among the many highlights of the Bogotá’s Christmas agenda is the Night Bike Ride and illuminations in 20 public parks.
All travelers entering Colombia as from December 14 will have to provide proof of a full-vaccination scheme or present a PCR test pre-departure.
Colombia is well-ranked among the 50 Best Restaurants in Latin America, with an extended 51-100 list that includes a host of innovative chefs.
The government of President Joe Biden is weighing stricter measures for all travelers entering the U.S to curb the spread of the Omicron variant.
Despite every COVID-19 variant circulating in Colombia, the country appears to have skewed the fourth wave of infection. But with Omicron, the pandemic could surge again.
Despite increasing cases of COVID-19 infection in many cities and states across the U.S, this week was the busiest in travel since 2019.
As Colombia marks five years since the signing of the Final Accord with FARC, deep political divisions continue over the future of a fragile peace.