2020 – Page 98

In one of his first acts as Environment Minister, Orlando Jorge Mera visited the National Aquarium on Av. España on Wednesday, 19 August to see for himself what needs to be done. The National Aquarium is closed, but plans are for a reopening. He was there to swear in the new director of the aquarium, …

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Everything seems to be back to the old normal at the Santo Domingo Metro. N Digital reports that when service was restored after the relaxing of the lockdown, physical distancing was applied. This is no more the norm. People are crammed into the cars, especially at peak times. N Digital reports that by 5:15pm, with …

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The Dominican government pays the Red Cross Dominicana US$8,500 per ambulance every month. Dr. Ligia Leroux de Ramírez, president of the Dominican Red Cross, confirmed on Wednesday that a large number of ambulances used by the National System of Emergency Attention and Security 911 are rented to the Red Cross. She said when the 911 …

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The Ministry of Foreign Relations announced receiving contributions from the People’s Republic of China, India, Qatar and Turkey to help combat Covid-19 in the Dominican Republic. China donated portable fans, surgical masks, disposable gloves, protective suits and sample collectors. India donated medicines –Amoxicillin, Metronidazole, Paracetamol. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also sent gloves and shoe protectors. …

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As per the Ministry of Public Health’s Department of Epidemiology Coronavirus Bulletin #153, the Dominican Republic has 88,127 confirmed cases, including 1,004 new cases. The death toll in the Dominican Republic climbed over 1,500. The accumulated incidence of the disease per 100,000 inhabitants as per confirmed PCR tests is highest in the National District and …

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The Chamber of Commerce and Production of Santiago is going virtual to ensure their food and industry trade show, the Expo Cibao takes place this 2020. The fair is scheduled for 13-15 October 2020. The organizers say they have 32 years celebrating the trade and sales show and Covid-19 will not stop the 33rd version …

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Supermercados Nacional announced an alliance with leading online food networks, such as BBC’s GoodFood, Tastemade, Food., Gimme Delicious, Food Network and others. The partnership allows for the supermarket chain’s customers to check out recipes and make an online list for shopping at the supermarket. The supermarkets are also promoting their Delivery or “Picop” services. Read …

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The Dominican Republic is in the path of the now named TD13, the newest storm moving west from Africa to the Dominican Republic. MikeFisher reports in the 2020 Hurricane Season thread on DR1 Forums that US hurricane hunter planes will be bringing back more data about the storm’s development. The data is needed to confirm …

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Public Health Minister Plutarco Arias is scheduled to present the Abinader administration’s action plan to combat Covid-19 virus today at the Presidential Palace. The presentation is scheduled for 10am and will be televised on Channel 4 and news media. President Luis Abinader and Vice President Raquel Peña will be present. The Presidency has said that …

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Serafin Canario de la Rosa, the new general manager of the Punta Catalina Thermoelectric Center, the country’s new 752 MW coal-fired power plant, announced the tender for the hiring of an international company to audit the construction of the power plant. The plant was built by the consortium Odebrecht-Technimont-Estrella. Before the change of government and …

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