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New Covid-19 variant found in France is not a threat, WHO says

Published on: January 6, 2022
20:40

Geneva, Jan 6 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) says that it is monitoring the new coronavirus variant (B.1.640.2) detected in a small number of patients in France, but that, for now, there is little reason to worry about its spread.

UK lifts pre-departure Covid-19 test rule for overseas travelers

Published on: January 5, 2022
19:58

London, Jan 5 (Prensa Latina) British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Wednesday that compulsory Covid-19 tests required by overseas travelers no earlier than 48 hours before arriving in England will be scrapped from Friday morning.

India reports 37,379 new Covid-19 cases, 124 deaths in 24 hours

Published on: January 4, 2022
17:28

New Delhi, Jan 4 (Prensa Latina) In another significant single-day spike amid the ongoing resurgence, India logged 37,479 new Covid-19 cases and 124 deaths in a span of 24 hours.

Russia reports 18,233 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours

Published on: January 2, 2022
16:42

Moscow, Jan 2 (Prensa Latina) Russian health authorities have reported 18,233 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, being the lowest figure since Sept. 14, the national general staff to fight the pandemic reported.

Bolivia receives 1.9 million Moderna vaccines as Covid-19 cases surge

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Published on: January 1, 2022
15:35

La Paz, Jan 1 (Prensa Latina) Bolivian government has just received a batch of 1.9 million Moderna vaccine doses to fight the Covid-19 pandemic, an official source reported Saturday.

The Americas reports world´s highest increase in Covid-19 cases

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Published on: January 1, 2022
15:05

Washington, Jan 1 (Prensa Latina) The Americas has begun 2022 reporting the highest increase in Covid-19 cases worldwide, as the media focused mainly on Europe due to the spread of the new omicron variant across the continent.

More than two million Cubans receive booster vaccine against Covid-19

Published on: January 1, 2022
11:26

Havana, Jan 1 (Prensa Latina) Cuba reported on Saturday that 2,021,600 people have received the booster dose against Covid-19, a process that was accelerated more than a week ago due to the risk of the contagious by the Omicron variant.

Cuba confirms 328 new Covid-19 cases and one death

Published on: December 30, 2021
12:47

Havana, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) Cuba on Thursday confirmed 328 Covid-19 cases and one death, so the total number of contagions rose to 975,571 and the death toll is 8,322 lives since outbreak of the pandemic in March 2020.

Adequate sugar level would prevent death from Covid-19

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Published on: December 29, 2021
20:22

Washington, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) A study showed that people with type 2 diabetes -who suffer from Covid-19 - must keep an adequate blood sugar level to avoid complications that cause death, a scientific source reported Wednesday.

Forbes Magazine: It’s a good time now to go to Cuba

Published on: December 29, 2021
11:51

Washington, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) It's a good time now to go to Cuba not only because the warmth of the weather would be matched by the warmth of the people, but also due to the safety for travelers, an article published in the US Forbes magazine said on Wednesday.

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