2020 – Page 42

It has been raining on and off in the Dominican Republic’s eastern, southeastern and coastal areas for three days now. The National Meteorological Office forecasts rains to continue for another two days. The rains already caused major flooding and 1,125 people were evacuated from their homes, reports the Center for Emergency Operations (COE). Read more:Follow …

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Gloria Ceballos reported she is isolated at home after testing positive for Covid-19. The announcement coincided with heavy rainstorms delivered by the Eta storm’s wide outer bands as it moved through western Caribbean. Read more in Spanish:HoyDiario Libre 9 November 2020

After Europe has reported major spikes in Covid-19, the Dominican government is having cold feet about further reducing mobility restrictions. President Luis Abinader told reporters this week that the one thing he does not want is a renewed spurt in Covid 19 cases. As a result, he put the country on notice that, so far, …

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The Ministry of Public Health’s Epidemiology Department Coronavirus Bulletin #235 reports 421 new PCR confirmed cases. There is a breach of the downward trend in the positivity rate. The government says it is picking up the systematic intervention pace to isolate those infected before spreading the disease in their community. Labs carried out 2,947 first …

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Events are taking place on Friday, 6 November 2020 in the Dominican Republic to commemorate Constitution Day. For the occasion, President Luis Abinader and ministers met in San Cristóbal, where the constitution was signed on 6 November 1844. Abinader, Vice President Raquel Peña and Minister of the Presidency Lisandro Macarrulla presided over the ministers. The …

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US Ambassador Robin Bernstein visited Tourism Minister David Collado yesterday at the Ministry of Tourism. The Ministry of Tourism explained the meeting primarily focused on the protocols in place for travelers during these Covid-19 times. Accompanying the ambassador during the visit, US Consul General Sweney said the US is interested in the data on foreign …

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Foreign Minister Roberto Álvarez is in Haiti on an unofficial visit this Thursday and Friday (5-6 November 2020) to strengthen bilateral relations. The Ministry announced Alvarez will meet with Haitian government officers and private sector representatives. Alvarez said he seeks to get a first-hand overview of the present situation in Haiti. He will be meeting …

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Minister of Culture Carmen Heredia announced Dominican theaters to reopen. The government announced an increase in the subsidies for activities at the theaters. The government theaters would only charge 12% to local productions. The Deputy Minister for Creativity and Popular Participation is in charge of sponsorship to cultural activities in theater, dance and music. Read …

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It is now known that Marcos Cruz García, the alternate of presiding Superior Electoral Court (TSE) judge Roman Jaquez, had been named deputy director of the Migration Agency (DGM). The appointment conflicts with Cruz’s responsibilities at the TSE. He now needs to return to the TSE to fill his role as alternate after judge Jaquez …

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In an interview with Listin Diario, Adriano Espaillat explains why he was reelected to the US House in New York’s 13th Congressional District. Running for the Democrat Party, Espaillat swept the vote with 92.6%. He said he was able to come up with specific solutions for his communities within his jurisdiction that gave voters confidence …

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