Controlling COVID-19 in the Americas will take years if slow pace of vaccination continues, PAHO Director says
In some countries not even 1% of the population has been vaccinated. In other countries, the figure is only 3%. Director calls for urgently ramped up access to vaccines and urges countries to contribute doses or financial resources.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Carissa F. Etienne called attention to the slow rate of COVID-19 vaccination in Latin America and the Caribbean and warned that controlling the virus will take years if current trends persist. Today we re seeing the emergence of two worlds: one quickly returning to normal, and another where recovery remains a distant future, Dr. Etienne told journalists at her weekly media briefing.
50% public during match Curaçao against Guatemala
WILLEMSTAD - The public is welcome again at the next home game of Curacao. This was announced by chairman of the football association Shaheen Elhage. During the match against Guatemala, 50% occupancy in the stands is possible in the Ergilio Hato stadium. That is currently the limit under FIFA rules. Curaçao will play its last and decisive group match against Guatemala in the still long road to World Cup qualification.
Next Saturday, Curaçao will first play against the British Virgin Islands in Guatemala at four o clock. The match can be followed on TeleCuraçao.