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Filmmaker Abby Martin praises Cuba´s breakthroughs

Published on: August 29, 2022
19:21

Havana, Aug 29 (Prensa Latina) U.S. documentary filmmaker and journalist Abby Martin on Monday heaped praise on Cuban breakthroughs, especially on Covid-19 vaccine dose development, in spite of restrictions imposed by the US blockade on Cuba.

Cuba reports 60 new Covid-19 cases, no deaths

Published on: August 27, 2022
09:49

Havana, Aug 27 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Public Health Ministry (MINSAP) on Saturday reported 60 new cases of Covid-19, giving a total to 1,110,337 positive cases since the start of the pandemic in March 2020.

Russia reports over 47,000 Covid-19 cases, 90 deaths in 24 hours

Published on: August 27, 2022
09:22

Moscow, Aug 27 (Prensa Latina) The Russian Center for the Control of the Covid-19 Pandemic reported on Saturday more than 47,000 active cases, the highest number of infections since February.

Over 7 million Cubans receive Covid-19 booster dose

Published on: July 26, 2022
11:23

Havana, Jul 26 (Prensa Latina) Cuba´s Public Health Ministry (MINSAP, in Spanish) on Tuesday reported that as many as 7,440,878 people have received a booster dose against Covid-19.

Cuba reports 100 new Covid-19 cases, no deaths

Published on: July 26, 2022
10:35

Havana, Jul 26 (Prensa Latina) Cuba´s Public Health Ministry (MINSAP, in Spanish) on Tuesday reported 100 new cases of Covid-19 in last few hours and no deaths.

India reports over 20,000 Covid-19 cases for fourth straight day

Published on: July 17, 2022
11:22

New Delhi, Jul 17 (Prensa Latina) Registering a mild but consistent rise in Cases, India on Sunday reported 20,528 Covid-19 cases for fourth straight day, according to the Health and Family Welfare Ministry.

Cuba’s health system victim of the US blockade

Published on: July 14, 2022
18:59

Havana, Jul 14 (Prensa Latina) The economic, financial and commercial blockade imposed by the United States on Cuba encumbers the procurement of pivotal raw materials to face up to health contingencies in the country, an authorized source said Thursday.

Canada resuming mandatory random Covid-19 testing for air travellers

Published on: July 14, 2022
17:34

Toronto, Jul 14 (Prensa Latina) The federal government is bringing back mandatory random Covid-19 testing for air travelers coming into Canada, starting July 19, Canada's Public Health Agency (PHAC) reported on Thursday.

Cuba reaches 64 days in a row reporting no Covid-19 deaths

Published on: July 14, 2022
17:20

Havana, Jul 14 (Prensa Latina) Cuba has reached 64 consecutive days without reporting Covid-19 deaths and is presently experiencing a marked falling-off of cases seriously-ill and in critically conditions thanks to the country´s vaccination campaign, an authorized source revealed on Thursday.

Washington Post: Cuba became a pioneer in Covid-19 vaccines for kids

Published on: June 18, 2022
14:31

Washington, Jun 18 (Prensa Latina) The Washington Post on Saturday described Cuba as a pioneer in child immunization against Covid-19 with its own homegrown vaccines, an achievement made months ago.

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