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Lula: The Cuban people show the world an example of solidarity

Lula: The Cuban people show the world an example of solidarity
I request, dear compañero Díaz-Canel, that you convey to Cuba’s men and women – especially the scientists and health professionals who are waging this difficult battle for life around the world – the recognition, admiration and gratitude of the Brazilian people. We will stand together, always, onward to victory. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Author: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva | internet@granma.cu
march 25, 2020 09:03:37

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São Bernardo do Campo, SP Brasil
March 23, 2020
Dear Miguel Díaz-Canel,
President of the Republic of Cuba
I am writing to tell you of the emotion I felt when I saw the image of Cuban doctors arriving in Italy to help the victims of the coronavirus pandemic in that country.
Once again the government and people of Cuba are giving the world an example of solidarity, overcoming all barriers, be they economic, geographical or political in nature.
It is in times of crisis that we come to know the truly great. And in these hours the Cuban people always stand tall before the world. Cuba’s active, militant and revolutionary solidarity has long been visible in various parts of the planet, in a proud, sovereign response to those who attempt to impose an economic blockade and political isolation on the island.
The Brazilian people will be eternally grateful for the role Cuba played in our More Doctors program, in a cooperative effort that saved countless lives and taught our own health professionals so much.
That cooperation was brutally interrupted by a government that is disdainful of the people and blinded by a self-centered, inhumane ideology.
In these times of crisis caused by the coronavirus, all are obliged to recognize – unfortunately in a painful way for our people – how much we miss our dear Cuban doctors.
I request, dear compañero Díaz-Canel, that you convey to Cuba’s men and women – especially the scientists and health professionals who are waging this difficult battle for life around the world – the recognition, admiration and gratitude of the Brazilian people.
We will stand together, always, onward to victory.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Cuba and Coronavirus

Cuba announces new measures to confront the COVID-19

English Translation Follows Spanish-Frank

From: listafs@gruposyahoo.com <listafs@gruposyahoo.com> on behalf of Milagros Rivera dahumara@yahoo.com [listafs] <listafs@gruposyahoo.com> Sent: Friday, March 20, 2020 7:59 PM
Subject: [ListaFS] CUBA RESTRINGIRA LA ENTRADA DE EXTRANJEROS POR UN MES A PARTIR DEL 24 MARZO

Gobierno cubano informa nuevas medidas para el enfrentamiento a la COVID-19 

Cuba regula las fronteras para visitantes extranjeros – a partir del martes 24 de marzo 2020- con excepción de cubanos y extranjeros residentes nacionales. Igualmente afirma el Presidente Diaz Canel, que se seguirá cooperando con ayuda médica a los países que lo soliciten. Se les dará servicio de retorno aéreo a los turistas que se encuentran en el país. Cuba NO cierra su espacio aéreo, ni el intercambio comercial. En estos momentos, se explican las medidas de protección social, con todos los detalles.

http://www.cubadebate.cu/…/gobierno-cubano-informa-nuevas…/…

[Draft English Translationfollows, Frank Velgara]

From Cuba Debate, Friday, March 20,2020

Government of Cuba announces new measures to confront the COVID-19 (Corona Virus) Video included.

Rosa María Fernández

Cuba will restrict entry to its borders for foreign visitors – Beginning on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 – with the exception of Cubans and foreign residents in the country. Similarly, President Diaz Canel, confirmed that medical aid cooperation will continue with the countries that request it. Airline return service will be provided to tourists who find themselves in the country. Cuba WILL NOT close its air space, nor its’ commercial trade. At this time, these social protection measures are being further explained in complete detail.

http://www.cubadebate.cu/…/gobierno-cubano-informa-nuevas…/…

Cuba and Coronavirus

Party Political Bureau approves modification of national events

Party Political Bureau approves modification of annual plan of national events and commemorations
The decision applies to events of a national, provincial and local character of the Young Communist League, as well, (which has already announced the postponement of its 11th Congress), mass and social organizations and those organized by municipal and provincial Party committees

Author: Granma | internet@granma.cu
march 20, 2020 08:03:49

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In accordance with the measures adopted in the country to combat Covid-19, the Political Bureau decided to significantly modify the Party’s plan of national events and commemorations this year, to avoid promoting activities that involve large groups of people.

The approved modification suggests suspension or postponement of planned activities, or commemoration in a more modest fashion, as alternatives to massive events, based on a specific analysis of each of the events planned through July.

As for the events related to historical dates or personalities, they will be commemorated in all cases on the date scheduled, with reduced participation, without massive mobilizations, and will be adequately reflected in the mass media.

The decision applies to events of a national, provincial and local character of the Young Communist League, as well, (which has already announced the postponement of its 11th Congress), mass and social organizations and those organized by municipal and provincial Party committees.

With regard to May Day and July 26th events, the Political Bureau will inform our people of specific decisions to be adopted, in a timely fashion.

Cuba and Coronavirus

Cuba on guard to prevent spreading of new coronavirus

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The confirmation of a fifth case of Covid-19 was reported during a meeting, yesterday afternoon, to review the situation, led by the President of the Republic and Prime Minister

Yaima Puig Menesesmarch 17, 2020 08:03:17

Cuba has equipped all ports of entry with advanced technology to monitor individuals arriving and detect any sign of Covid-19 infection. Photo: Ariel Cecilio Lemus Alvarez
Led by President of the Republic Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, and Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz, another meeting took place yesterday afternoon to review the Covid-19 situation, where Minister of Public Health José Ángel Portal Miranda confirmed a fifth case of the virus in Cuba.

According to the minister, a Cuban patient, 63 years of age, resident in the Havana municipality of Diez de Octubre, who returned to the island from Spain on March 8, began to exhibit symptoms on the 11th. He sought medical attention on the 12th, and was hospitalized immediately. To date, Portal stated, “The patient has mild symptoms and is in stable condition.”

Regarding cases previously diagnosed, Portal reported that one of the Italian tourists, 61 years of age and with a history of bronchial asthma, began to exhibit complications on March 15, and is currently in critical condition.

The other three patients, he said, are in stable condition at Pedro Kourí Institute of Tropical Medicine. Individuals who had direct contact with these patients and passengers on the same flight from Italy are under observation and have shown no signs of infection, he stressed.

The minister said that since January 25, 470 individuals have been hospitalized for observation and 21,968 patients are being monitored by their primary care physicians. At the time of the meeting, 373 patients had been admitted for epidemiological surveillance, 145 from abroad and 228 Cubans.