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Cuba begins clinical trial of its second COVID-19 vaccine candidate
Cuba began a new clinical trial aimed at curing the COVID-19 disease, produced by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which to date has caused more than 40 million infections in the world. This new “vaccine candidate” was registered by the Finlay Vaccine Institute under the name of SOBERANA 01A, which today will start being applied in two …
Coronavirus in Cuba: 38 new contagions and two deaths today
Help us keep OnCuba alive In the last 24 hours, the SARS-CoV-2 virus has left two new deaths in Cuba, according to the report published by the Ministry of Public Health’s report, which also includes 38 new contagions from four provinces. The deaths on this day correspond to two of these territories, with whom the …
Havana: scenes from a particular de-escalation
Havana is already experiencing its new de-escalation. Its own, the particular one. Since last Monday, the city entered phase 3 of the post-COVID-19 recovery stage, after reporting an improvement in its epidemiological indicators. Its inhabitants seem to have taken the pulse of that awaited moment quickly. The capital is currently the only Cuban province in …
Meliá proposes long stays in Cuban hotels
The Meliá hotel chain is proposing starting this month a new offer for stays in Cuban tourist facilities for several weeks or months, a program that will be aimed primarily at Varadero beach resort. “The key elements for this program focus on the benefits of the destination, its safety, natural and cultural attractions, as well …
The War on Cuba and Venezuela
Why are Havana’s food markets so empty? For the Cuban people, the U.S. War on Venezuela stands out as a clear culprit contributing to these daily frustrations and hardships. “Right now fewer trucks are coming in. Less merchandise too. And the quality isn’t the same because a lot of the products are rotting the fields …
With 50 cases today, Cuba now has a total of 6,220 coronavirus contagions
7,905 samples. Four provinces reported infections. 2,337 hospitalized patients. 10 in intensive care. La entrada With 50 cases today, Cuba now has a total of 6,220 coronavirus contagions se publicó primero en OnCubaNews English.
Superheroes in exchange for milk: bartering that alleviate shortages in Cuba using a cell phone
With 1,500 users on Telegram, “Dando y Dando” is one of the many collaborative groups where clothing, toys and other products are exchanged for food, toiletries and medicines that have disappeared from state stores and are very difficult to find on the black market. La entrada Superheroes in exchange for milk: bartering that alleviate shortages …
Another deceased and more than 50 COVID-19 cases for the second consecutive day in Cuba
Sancti Spíritus and Havana registered 51 of the 52 cases of COVID-19 this October 17, the deceased patient was a resident of the province of Sancti Spíritus. La entrada Another deceased and more than 50 COVID-19 cases for the second consecutive day in Cuba se publicó primero en OnCubaNews English.
Havana airport tests new health protocols after arrival of two flights
A plane with 225 passengers, from Venezuela, and another with 163 travelers, from France, landed with little time difference in the Havana terminal. La entrada Havana airport tests new health protocols after arrival of two flights se publicó primero en OnCubaNews English.
Payment suspended for extension of Cubans’ stay abroad
The Cuban Foreign Ministry announced that “the possibility is extended for our nationals to return to the country without having to carry out consular procedures to extend their stay abroad, as long as this situation persists.” La entrada Payment suspended for extension of Cubans’ stay abroad se publicó primero en OnCubaNews English.