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An Italian with Coronavirus Worsens and a Canadian Dies of Influenza in Cuba

14ymedio, Havana, March 16, 2020 — A Canadian tourist who arrived in Cuba on March 5 died of “acute respiratory symptoms,” while the state of health of one of the three Italians who tested positive for coronavirus worsened, as the Ministry of Public Health reported this Monday. The Canadian vacationer was not suffering from coronavirus, … Continue reading “An Italian with Coronavirus Worsens and a Canadian Dies of Influenza in Cuba”

The World Shuts Down But Cuba Remains Open To Tourism Despite Coronavirus

14ymedio, Havana, March 15, 2020 — Cuban authorities are opting to keep the borders open and the arrival of tourists to the Island despite the advance of COVID-19. The official propaganda reiterates that the country is a safe destination and assures vacationers that “the necessary protocols to prevent spread are prepared.” While a good part … Continue reading “The World Shuts Down But Cuba Remains Open To Tourism Despite Coronavirus”

Fourth Confirmed Coronavirus Case in Cuba, Where Shortage of Soap is an Aggravating Factor

14ymedio/EFE, Havana, 13 March 2020 — A Cuban resident in Santa Clara, Villa Clara province, is the fourth confirmed case of coronavirus in Cuba. The patient’s wife, a Bolivian citizen based in Milan, traveled to the Island from the Lombardy region, in Italy, according to a statement from the Ministry of Public Health read this Thursday on … Continue reading “Fourth Confirmed Coronavirus Case in Cuba, Where Shortage of Soap is an Aggravating Factor”

Authoritarianism and Coronavirus, Two Evils That Come Together

14ymedio, Yoani Sanchez, Generation Y, Havana, 12 March 2020 — Invisible and potentially mortal. This is the enemy that keeps the world in check. Cuba officially confirmed this Wednesday that three Italian tourists tested positive for coronavirus and it is expected that in the next few days the number of infections will increase and that the authorities … Continue reading “Authoritarianism and Coronavirus, Two Evils That Come Together”

Three Italian Tourists Arriving in Cuba Have Tested Positive for Coronavirus

14ymedio, Havana, 12 March 2020 — Three Italian tourists who arrived in Cuba last Monday have tested positive for the coronavirus. The travelers arrived on the island on March 9 through José Martí International Airport in Havana and traveled east to Trinidad, in Sancti Spíritus province, according to the primetime television newscast. One day after their arrival, … Continue reading “Three Italian Tourists Arriving in Cuba Have Tested Positive for Coronavirus”

The 26th Street Clinic Will be Dedicated to Coronavirus Sufferers in Havana

14ymedio, Havana, 9 March 2020 — The Joaquín Albarrán Clinical Surgical Teaching Hospital, popularly known as “Clinic 26,” is preparing to become a center dedicated to coronavirus sufferers in Havana as a priority, as several employees have confirmed to 14ymedio. Although the authorities insist that there are still no cases of Covid-19 on the Island, the … Continue reading “The 26th Street Clinic Will be Dedicated to Coronavirus Sufferers in Havana”

Despite Its Enormous Internal Shortages, Venezuela Sends Medicines to Cuba

14ymedio, Havana, 2 March 2020 — The government of Nicolás Maduro will send 16 containers of medicines to Cuba this Tuesday, according to Venezuelan journalist Javier Ignacio Mayorca. The writer published through his Twitter account that the Armed Forces in the state of Vargas launched “a special unit” for this operation. “Vargas FAN [National Armed … Continue reading “Despite Its Enormous Internal Shortages, Venezuela Sends Medicines to Cuba”