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3 April, 2020 Cuba has 13 new Covid-19 patients discharged from hospitals

A sum of 13 Covid-19 recovered patients were discharged from hospitals after overcoming all symptoms caused by SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, reported the Ministry of Public Health.

30 March, 2020 31 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Cuba, for a total of 170

The Cuban Ministry of Public Health (Minsap) reported today that 31 new cases with the Covid-19 disease were confirmed in this country, 29 of them Cuban, for a total of 170 affected patients.

24 March, 2020 Cuba postpones tax procedures due to Covid-19

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.

23 March, 2020 Cuba confronts Covid-19 at airports

Cuban Airport and Aeronautical Services Enterprise S.A. along with the Ministry of Public Health have been intensifying the measures to face the new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, at Cuba’s air terminals, deputy director Liset Urgelles said.

23 March, 2020 Cuba in pre-epidemic phase in fighting Covid-19

Cuba is in the pre-epidemic stage in fighting Covid-19, nonetheless the government decided to take further measures to stop the spread of the disease.

20 March, 2020 Cuba dismisses for the moment closure of its borders

The Cuban health authorities insisted today that until now the closure of the border is not a prudent measure, taking into account the level of introduction and transmission of the Covid-19 currently registered in the country.

18 March, 2020 Cuba confirms two new cases of Covid-19

Cuba reported two new cases of persons positive for the Sars-CoV-2 virus, causing the Covid-19 disease, for a total of seven infected now, Health Ministry authorities reported Tuesday evening.

17 March, 2020 Forest cover grows in Cuba

Cuba’s forest cover grew by 0.26 percent in 2019, thanks to the increase of some 27,200 hectares, official sources reported Monday.

17 March, 2020 Cuba: asymptomatic patients linked to Covid-19 case

People who were in contact with the only Cuban-born patient infested with Covid-19, a native of this central province, remain asymptomatic along with another group of foreigners.

13 March, 2020 Cuba receives donation for cereal port unloading

The World Food Program (WFP), together with the governments of Russia and the United Arab Emirates, launched this Thursday a grain unloader in Cuba that allows for savings of up to 100,000 dollars per week.

13 March, 2020 Diaz-Canel asks to banish importing mentality in Cuban industry

The President of Cuba, Miguel Diaz-Canel, urged to banish the importing mentality of the food industry to make way for innovation and efficient exploitation of the country’s potential.

12 March, 2020 Role of Cuban Ministry of Economy described as decisive

Cuba’s Deputy Prime Minister Alejandro Gil described the role of the Ministry of Economy and Planning as decisive to face the blockade imposed by the United States for more than 60 years.

11 March, 2020 Cuban prime minister reviews prioritized development programs

With an agenda focused on the development of foreign investment, the energy sector and tourism, Cuba’s Prime Minister Manuel Marrero assessed the status of these prioritized programs.

5 March, 2020 Cuba included among the world’s favorite tourist sites

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel today highlighted the inclusion of the island among the world’s 25 favorite tourist destinations, according to the Traveller’s Choice awards from TripAdvisor, the largest international travel website.

4 March, 2020 Continuity of Japan-Cuba relations is guaranteed

Japanese State Minister for Foreign Affairs Suzuki Keisuke assured the continuity of political and economic-commercial relations with Cuba, the Cuban Embassy said on Wednesday.

3 March, 2020 Cuban president receives King Letsie III of Lesotho

President Miguel Diaz-Canel received King Letsie III of Lesotho with whom he held talks in the context of the official visit the African monarch is carrying out in Cuba.

28 February, 2020 Cuba: USA breaches obligations as UN host country

The United States today fails to fulfill its obligations as host country of the UN and hinders the participation of representatives of official delegations of member states, including Cuba, to the events of the organization.

28 February, 2020 Cuba reveals mystery about Partagas cigars quality

Partagas cigars are now in high demand by many smokers worldwide, who find in this cigar brand a certain particular mystery.

25 February, 2020 Diaz-Canel recalls constitutional referendum day in Cuba

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel highlighted today on his Twitter account the first anniversary of the referendum where eight million Cubans said yes to the new Constitution.