24 March, 2020
Cuba Reports First Case Recovered from Covid-19
At the close of Monday, March 23, eight new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed, for a total of 48 in the island.
At the close of Monday, March 23, eight new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed, for a total of 48 in the island.
Still in a pre-epidemic phase, the Cuban government has applied new measures to cut off the spread of the new coronavirus, which total 40 cases, all imported, on the island, although some have been cured and will be discharged shortly.
These are difficult times that demand the unity of the Cubans, said Prime Minister Manuel Marrero at the end of an appearance on the radio and television, in which he announced new measures to face Covid-19.
The Cuban Minister of Education, Ena Elsa Velazquez, reported on Monday the cessation of all activities in the sector in the country until April 20, except in day care centers.
Cuban Finance and Prices Minister Meisi Bolaños said on Monday that formal and personal tax procedures at the Tax Administration Offices will be postponed until after April 30, in order to fight Covid-19.
Still in a pre-epidemic phase, the Cuban government is applying various measures to cut the spread of the coronavirus, which already totals 40 positive cases in Cuba.