Cuba applies new measures for international health control
New international health measures took effect in Cuba on Wednesday due to the surge in Covid-19 cases in the past few weeks and the fast spread of the Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.
According to the Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP, in Spanish), travelers coming from South Africa, Lesotho, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia, Malawi and Eswatini will have to, on a mandatory basis, show a vaccination card upon arrival proving they have been fully vaccinated.
A difficult year, but with results.
A difficult year is coming to an end for the world due to the incidence of COVID 19 and the economic crisis generated, which deepened existing inequalities, increased hunger, poverty and unemployment.
Cuba did not escape this complex situation, aggravated by destabilizing actions promoted by the United States and the reinforcement of the U.S. blockade that imposed greater limitations in dealing with the disease caused by the new coronavirus, which hit us hard in 2021.
Foreign Minister appreciates solidarity with Cuba
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez today acknowledged the country's challenges in 2021 in the face of Covid-19 and the tightening of the U.S. blockade, while appreciating the international solidarity and rejection to the siege.
During a live broadcast, the Minister rejected the impact of the U.S. policy against Cuban families and the destabilization operations promoted by Washington.
The Embassy of Cuba in Seychelles congratulate the 62nd Anniversary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
From our trench, we ratify our commitment to continue the legacy of Fidel and Roa, raising high the principles of our Foreign Policy.
Cuba is and will always be sovereign, anti-imperialist, internationalist and in solidarity.
Cuba has the lowest Covid-19 case fatality rate in Latin America
Havana, December 22 (RHC)-- Cuba has the lowest lethality rate for Covid-19 in Latin America with 0.9 percent, according to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).
The source said that Peru with 8.6, Mexico with 7.6, and Ecuador with 6.3 have the highest rates in this area.
According to the latest report of the Cuban Ministry of Public Health, the Caribbean island accumulated 964,237 infections and 8,316 deaths.