2021 – Page 272

It could be said that with few exceptions, resorts all over the country celebrated some kind of New Year’s party. Most were outdoor parties on the beach or in large open spaces. The resorts are operating on a separate protocol, and thousands of Dominicans headed to the resorts to be free of the strict lockdowns …

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Former Vice President Margarita Cedeño tweeted on 31 December 2020 that she had tested positive for Covid-19 virus. She explained she was suffering from mild symptoms and would self-isolate at home. In another message, the former Vice President called for Dominicans to buckle down to prevent the spread of the disease. “The resurgence is a …

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The lead medical advisor on Covid-19 during the Medina administration, Amado Alejandro Baez announced his own father passed away due to complications after catching the disease. Baez had served as director of the Covid-19 emergency committee during the past Medina administration. Dr. Alejandro Emilio Baez Van-Epps died on Saturday, 2 January 2021 of health complications …

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The Ministry of Public Health’s Epidemiology Department Coronavirus Bulletin #290 reports 366 new PCR confirmed cases. The 7-day nationwide average for PCR confirmed cases is 938, down slightly from last week. Two new deaths are reported for the Saturday, 2 January 2021 deadline, one death has occurred in the previous 24 hours of the deadline. …

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The Ministry of Public Health’s Epidemiology Department Coronavirus Bulletin #297 reports 1,459 new PCR cases for the Saturday, 9 January 2021 deadline. The 7-day nationwide average for PCR confirmed cases is 1,253, up from the previous 7-day average of 938. Labs carried out 4,933 first tests, more than the 14-day average that is a low …

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