2022 – Page 105

As of stats for 26 July 2022, 189,858 people have received the fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccine, reports Listin Diario. The second booster shot is usually a second Pfizer vaccine. Most people in the Dominican Republic have at least two Sinovac vaccinations. Pfizer vaccines have been used for the third and fourth boosters. The booster …

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Ministry of Public Health authorities say that with the recovery of the second and third cases of monkeypox under care of physicians at the San Isidro Air Force hospital, no other cases of the new disease have been reported. The Public Health authorities announced on Wednesday, 27 July 2022 that the two patients affected by …

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A total of 1,524,566 fines have been applied in the Dominican Republic, from 2017 until last June 2022, to motorcycle drivers for not using protective helmets. Over the past five years, more than one million fines have been issued for not wearing a helmet while driving. Motorcyclists are required by National Institute of Transit and …

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The president of the Chamber of Deputies, Alfredo Pacheco (PRM-National District) is fine with casual attire at work in Congress. He responded to a call by long-time legislator Lila Alburquerque who recently complained of the new informality of her female colleagues. Pacheco excused his colleagues, saying this is a Caribbean island. During an interview for …

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El Dia newspaper warns travelers using Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) to set aside an extra hour or two because the Santo Domingo airport has changed its check in system. The change, reportedly, has been for the worse. As reported, travelers flying out of the Las Americas International Airport in Santo Domingo are now experiencing …

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In an update on the local protests against bad service by Jetblue, the president of the Chamber of Deputies Alfredo Pacheco announced he would sue JetBlue for the symoblic sum of RD$1. He said the airline had called him to apologize. JetBlue is apologizing while there is an increase in complaints by passengers regarding mistreatment …

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A businessman identified as Robert Henriquez visited El Nuevo Diario newspaper to protest about a news story based on information released by the Specialized Border Security Service (Cesfront) on his multiple arrests for carrying cash on the border. He denied he had entered the country with US$126,900 and RD$400,000 without making customs payments on the …

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Judge Yenny Cecilia Muñoz, of the Fifth Court of Instruction of the province of Santo Domingo, ordered a corporal of the National Police and a motorcycle driver, to trial for the murder of architect, 35-year old Leslie Massiel Rosado Marte. Rosado was shot to the head after a confusing traffic accident that occurred when she …

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More baby boomers are reaching senior ages, and a new study alerts to the need to prepare for the special needs of the elderly. The advocates of preparing for an aging population call for quality care for this group. A recent report in Noticias SIN looks at actions already being taken in Puerto Plata on …

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Sunday, 31 July 2022 celebrates fathers in the Dominican Republic. Stores nationwide are advertising sales on items regarded as especially popular with men. Happy Father’s Day!