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Brazil COVID-19 outbreak: 621 cases, 6 deaths; Lab testing

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By NewsDesk  @infectiousdiseasenews The Brazil Ministry of Health reported today that the coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19 case count has risen to 621. In addition, six deaths are now reported–in...

Costa Rica COVID-19 cases reach 50, Soccer championship canceled, Calls not to hoard food

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By NewsDesk  @infectiousdiseasenews The Costa Rica Ministry of Health reports as of Tuesday,  50 COVID-19 cases have been confirmed, with an age range of 10 to 87 years. There are 24 women and 26 men,...

Venezuela: President Maduro announces country enters ‘social quarantine’, 33 positive cases of COVID-19

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By NewsDesk  @infectiousdiseasenews A total of 33 positive cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) are registered in Venezuela, after 16 new infections were confirmed this Monday. “All cases are imported:...

Puerto Rico reports 5 COVID-19 cases, Curfew imposed

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By NewsDesk  @infectiousdiseasenews On Sunday, Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vázquez announced that a curfew will be put in place on the island from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily until at least March 30. Only...

Brazil COVID-19 and dengue fever updates

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By NewsDesk  @infectiousdiseasenews COVID-19 The Brazil Ministry of Health reported Monday that the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in Brazil rose to 234. The capitals Rio de Janeiro and São...

Costa Rica: State of National Emergency declared, Case count now 41

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By NewsDesk  @infectiousdiseasenews The Government of Costa Rica has declared a state of National Emergency today over the COVID-19 outbreak. The emergency decree empowers the government to carry out...

Venezuela reports 8 COVID-19 cases, Maduro declares a permanent emergency

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By NewsDesk  @infectiousdiseasenews At the Miraflores Palace in Caracas, The Presidential Commission for the Prevention and Care of Coronavirus (COVID-19) reported the presence of eight new cases in...

Paraguay: 6 COVID-19 cases reported, Let’s not forget about dengue

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By NewsDesk  @infectiousdiseasenews COVID-19 Health Minister Julio Mazzoleni confirmed the sixth case of COVID 19 infection in Paraguay Friday. People who had contact with the one who was infected by...

Costa Rica COVID-19 case count rises to 26, Government warns about Colloidal Silver claims

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By NewsDesk  @infectiousdiseasenews The Costa Rica Health Ministry reported Friday an additional three coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19 cases, bringing the country total to 26. The patients are...

Jamaica reports 1st COVID-19 case

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By NewsDesk  @infectiousdiseasenews The Jamaica Ministry of Health and Wellness reported the first imported case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Kingston. The patient is a Jamaican female...