2020 – Page 27

In the Dominican Republic, so far, 139,396 people have tested positive to PCR tests. Now the Gallup-Hoy November 2020 poll says that 90% of those polled say no one in their household has caught the virus. In 4.4% of the households, there was one case, in 2.7% two, in 1.2% three, and in 1.8% four …

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The Ministry of Public Health’s Epidemiology Department Coronavirus Bulletin #251 reports 567 new PCR confirmed cases. The 7-day nationwide average for PCR confirmed cases is 600 cases. 5,021 first PCR tests were carried out in time for the 24 November report deadline. The government is reaching out to the population in shopping malls, government offices …

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On occasion of the International Day of International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women, President Luis Abinader announced the Presidency will be submitting comprehensive legislation to combat violence against women. The bill will be part of the National Plan for Prevention and Attention to Violence against Women of the new administration. In presenting the …

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Contemporary bachata and merengue legendary composer-singer, Juan Luis Guerra is adding his voice to the tourism promotion of the Dominican Republic. His short song “Todo tiene su hora” (There’s Time for Everything) is now on YouTube. The Ministry of Tourism launched the production with private sector backing to promote the country’s destinations abroad. On the …

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A report from the Association of Commercial Banks (ABA) says that deposits are up RD$180 billion this year compared to January-October 2019. Last year, deposits for this time of the year were RD$98.3 billion. The ABA reports that the total deposits of multiple banks as of October 2020 had reached RD$1.49 billion, according to data …

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Dominicans by nature are among the most gregarious people in the Americas. So not being able to kiss and hug is a tough call for the population. Not being able to spend a night out over drinks with friends is even tougher for young people. Yet, the Gallup November 2020 poll reveals that 68.7% of …

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Dominicans are a practical people. Dominicans told Gallup pollsters that the Abinader government should be giving priority to creating jobs (15.4%), improving health services (13.8%), the economy (11.2%), social welfare plans (8.6%), controlling Covid-19 (8%) and combatting crime (7.1%). The findings are from the Gallup-Hoy poll carried out 11-16 November 2020. 1,200 Dominicans eligible to …

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JetBlue began new daily direct flights from Newark International Airport to Punta Cana on 19 November 2020. The relatively short flight makes it possible for tourists to get to the beach fast. Punta Cana resorts are operating under extensive health protocols, and the low density and health protodols tourists will find at the resorts increases …

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Víctor Díaz Rúa, who was minister of Public Works during the presidency of Leonel Fernández, highlighted that the investigations carried out regarding the US$92 million Odebrecht bribes scandal under former Attorney General left out many persons that he says are also involved. He told the judges of the First Collegiate Court of the National District …

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On 22 November 2020, the Attorney General’s Office and the National Police of Colombia announced the capture of Dominican citizen Jonathan Perez Santana, who is accused of a criminal scheme for the export of cocaine. The group was said to collect the drugs near the border with Ecuador and then move the cargo to Cali …

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