2022News

Take out the sweaters

The Weather Office (Onamet) reports spring-like weather has arrived as the mild Dominican winter begins. Onamet says the very pleasant temperatures result from the chilly winds blowing in from the north. Expect cool mornings, with temperatures dropping to 21 degrees Celsius in Santo Domingo and Santiago, 22 in Puerto Plata and La Romana, and 24 …
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ONE says 10th Census is complete in 28 provinces

The dwelling-by-dwelling data collection for the 2022 census has concluded. The National Statistics Office (ONE) has completed the 10th National Population and Housing Census in 28 provinces. ONE will complete the pending census work in Greater Santo Domingo, Santiago and La Altagracia with its personnel. In a press release, the institution thanked the Dominican people …
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Ministry of Public Health: Return to Covid-19 preventive measures

The Ministry of Public Health is recommending Dominicans return to the Covid-19 preventive measures. The Ministry recommends resuming the practice of wearing face masks to reduce exposure to the XBB.1 subvariant of Omicron. With the onset of the lower temperatures for the Dominican winter season, the conditions favor the spreading of the virus. The health …