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  • #61
    Source: http://diario1.com/mundo/guatemala-r...aquila-textil/
    46 minutes ago
    Guatemala Registers Coronavirus Outbreak in a Textile Maquila
    Of those tests sent to the laboratory, "there are 18 positives," said the report from the health center.
    EFE


    A textile maquila located on the southern outskirts of Guatemala City registered an outbreak of coronavirus contagions of more than 20 people and another 35 pending to know their results, according to information released this Monday by the Human Rights Ombudsman.

    Due to the probable outbreak of infections, the ombudsman, Jord?n Rodas, recommended that the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance “quarantine more than 900 workers at the textile factory”, located in the metropolitan municipality of San Miguel Petapa, about 15 kilometers from the center of the Guatemalan capital.

    The Office of the Public Prosecutor published a letter from the San Miguel Petapa health center, addressed to the Health Area of ​​Guatemala Sur, from the Government's health portfolio, in order to notify the series of infections and clinical evaluations to people in the social networks. factory last week.

    In the letter, the health center announced to the health authorities that on May 12 six people tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 at the KP Textil factory, so a group was organized the following two days doctor and nurse to evaluate 208 people, although they only performed 32 swabs.

    Of those tests sent to the laboratory, "there are 18 positives," said the report from the health center, to which were added the first six cases; in addition to “66 suspicious people”.

    The health center recorded in the letter that the owners of the maquila had provided "little collaboration to carry out the actions of health personnel in relation to the evaluation of patients", because "lack of time affects the production ”, as they argued.

    In addition, the medical team found that the owners of the maquila had "classified from the time of entry the people they considered symptomatic or suspicious to be evaluated and the rest of the people were sent back home," so the Health personnel failed to observe the workers in their daily activities.

    The mayor of San Miguel Petapa, Mynor Morales, pronounced this Monday in a radio interview that he was concerned about the situation, because "the owners of the maquila did not want to provide the corresponding collaboration to make swabs for different people."

    Due to the generation of the viral outbreak, Morales declared the municipality "in emergency", in order to "take the corresponding measures and contain the spread of the virus."

    Guatemala reached a total of 1,912 positive cases of COVID-19 this Sunday, of which 35 have died, 138 have recovered, two have died of causes beyond infection and 1,737 are still active.

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    • #62
      Source: https://republica.gt/2020/05/19/cinc...-en-guatemala/

      Source: https://republica.gt/2020/05/19/cinc...-en-guatemala/

      Five deaths and 132 new cases of coronavirus in Guatemala
      By Edgar Qui?onez / edgar.quinonez@republica.gt -
      May 19, 2020

      The spread of the new Covid-19 coronavirus in Guatemala has remained at similar figures. The Minister of Public Health and Social Assistance, Hugo Monroy, indicated that this Tuesday, May 19, a total of 132 new cases were registered.

      With that figure the country added 2,133 people infected with this disease.

      “We closed the day with 132 positive cases, 47 women and 85 men. Also, a total of 16 recovered patients ”, commented Monroy.

      The official also mourned the death of 5 people, 4 men and a woman. To date 43 people have died and 2 more due to causes unrelated to Covid-19.

      Distribution of cases by department

      The departments of Guatemala, Chimaltenango and Sacatep?quez reach a total of 1,457 cases, that is, 68.31 percent of the total.

      The departments of Quetzaltenango, Totonicap?n, Huehuetenango and San Marcos maintain a total of 220 cases, representing 10.31 percent of the cases.

      Meanwhile Izabal, Zacapa, Chiquimula, Jalapa and El Progreso report 177 cases, for a total of 8.30 percent of Covid-19 cases.

      Jutiapa, Santa Rosa, Escuintla, Suchitep?quez and Retalhuleu rise to 110 cases, which represents 5.16 percent, and Alta Verapaz, Baja Verapaz, Pet?n, Quich? and Solol? report 169 cases, which is equivalent to 7.92 percent of the total.

      Tests carried out

      Hugo Monroy indicated that the Ministry of Health carried out 1,189 tests on Tuesday to detect cases of coronavirus.

      He explained that the Epidemiology staff of the portfolio carried out tests on shop assistants in the La Verbena and El Amparo neighborhoods in zone 7 of this city, to rule out the disease.

      "We will continue this action in the different areas of the department of Guatemala," he said.

      He recommended that for the containment of the virus it is important to continue with preventive measures, such as the use of the mask, hand washing and social distancing.

      Likewise, he asked to avoid the crowds, avoid leaving the house if it is not necessary and take care of children and older adults, in addition to respecting the presidential provisions that were imposed by the Government of Guatemala.

      Maquila infections

      On Tuesday morning, President Alejandro Giammattei confirmed that those infected with coronaviruses in a maquila in San Miguel Petapa, rose to 44 cases.

      This Monday the Municipality of San Miguel Petapa ordered the closure of the "KP Textiles" maquila, located in that municipality due to the massive outbreak of coronavirus.

      As of Monday, the cases confirmed by the Ministry of Health were 18, however hours later, the mayor, Mynor Morales, declared that the cases rose 26.

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      • #63
        Source: https://www.prensalibre.com/guatemal...-mas-breaking/

        Coronavirus in Guatemala registers 132 new cases and two more deaths
        The Ministry of Health carries out covid-19 sampling tests in neighborhoods and municipalities in the department of Guatemala.
        by Irving Escobar
        Posted on May 20, 2020 at 7:05 p.m.
        Coronavirus cases in Guatemala reached 2,265 on May 20, with 45 deaths.

        Health Minister Hugo Monroy said in a message to the nation that there are 132 new cases -88 men and 44 women-, 2 patients who died today - men aged 72 and 67 - and four more recovered, for a total of 159 .

        The health system performed 1,484 covid-19 tests.

        The minister announced that on May 21 covid-19 sampling tests will be carried out in zone 4 of the capital. In recent days, these tests have been carried out in markets of the capital's colonies and municipalities of the department of Guatemala.

        During this day, President Alejandro Giammattei said that there is concern about the phenomenon of reverse migration from the United States and Mexico to El Salvador and Honduras. Despite the fact that Guatemala is closed with Mexico, the migrants, according to what he said, many of them infected with covid-19, enter through blind spots. In this context, Giammattei asked Mexico that Central Americans can be transferred by air to their countries.

        Yesterday was the day with the most deaths from covid-19, four men and one woman.

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        • #64
          Source: https://www.soy502.com/articulo/giam...uatemala-63338

          Giammattei confirms 247 new cases of Covid-19 in Guatemala
          By Jos? Miguel Casta?eda
          May 21, 2020, 18:05

          In the last 24 hours, 247 new cases of Covid-19 were registered in Guatemala, President Alejandro Giammattei confirmed Thursday night. This was the day that more confirmed cases have been recorded since the arrival of the coronavirus in the country.

          Of the new cases, 95 are women and 152 are men, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 2,512. This day 1,852 tests were carried out.

          The deceased

          The president added that this Thursday there were three deaths: two who were under the protection of the IGSS and another in the temporary hospital of Quetzaltenango. This Thursday there were 63 recovered.

          Of the total infected, since the start of the pandemic in the country, 2,240 are active, 222 recovered and 48 deceased; in addition to two people who died from causes other than Covid-19 but who were infected with the disease.

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          • #65
            Source: https://www.prensalibre.com/guatemal...idos-en-total/

            Guatemala reaches 2,743 coronavirus cases and 51 deaths in total
            Cases of coronavirus in Guatemala continue to increase, while the presidential dispositions for the weekend are to remain in their homes.
            by Eddy Coronado
            Published on May 22, 2020 at 7:05 p.m.

            The Health Minister, Hugo Monroy, reported that this Friday 231 new cases of coronavirus were reported and in total the country registers 2,743 cases.

            In addition, three people died from covid-19, they are two women and one man, and they total 51 deaths from this disease.

            Health authorities report 2,468 active cases, 222 recovered, and 1,753 tests were performed today.

            Guatemala started the second total confinement from 6:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 25, contrary to last week's closing, this time there will be no neighborhood stores open and only essential services can operate.

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            • #66
              Source: https://emisorasunidas.com/2020/05/2...temala-sabado/

              311 new coronavirus cases confirmed and four deceased
              Minister of health updating coronavirus cases

              The Minister of Health, Hugo Monroy, spoke about the current panorama of the pandemic.
              By United Stations
              Posted on May 23, 2020

              This Saturday the Government announced the current situation due to the emergence of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

              It was the Minister of Public Health and Social Assistance, Hugo Monroy, who referred to the infections.

              The official said that there are 311 new cases, 201 come from the same contact, whose patients are under the protection of the IGSS.

              In addition, the death of 4 patients, according to the head of the Health portfolio.

              To date, a total of 3,554 cases have been registered in the country, of which 2,753 are active, while deaths increased to 55.

              Open letter

              This Saturday the attorney for Human Rights, Jord?n Rodas, published an open letter to President Alejandro Giammattei, in which he referred to various irregularities in the handling of the emergency by the coronavirus COVID-19 from the Ministry of Public Health and Assistance Social (MSPAS.

              In this statement he recommended to the president the dismissal of the owner of the aforementioned portfolio, Hugo Monroy.

              "Being evident that his decisions have not been materialized correctly and others are accumulating lags in his execution, I respectfully reiterate the recommendation to remove the Minister of Public Health and Social Assistance, in order to prevent a greater risk to life and health of Guatemalans and Guatemalans ”, says the letter.

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              • #67
                3424 cases; 58 deaths: https://twitter.com/GuatemalaGob/sta...081794/photo/1

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                • #68
                  Source: https://www.publinews.gt/gt/noticias...mayo-2020.html

                  VIDEO. 336 positive cases of Covid-19 are confirmed; total amounts to 3,760
                  The Minister of Public Health, Hugo Monroy, indicated that he regrets the death of a 66-year-old male person.
                  By Esvin Lopez
                  Monday, May 25, 2020, at 7:31 p.m.

                  The Government of the Republic again provided an update of data regarding positive cases of Covid-19 detected in our country.

                  Prior to this, President Alejandro Giammattei expanded in an interview by Emisoras Unidas on the subject of "total closure" of the country.

                  The president assured that this is not something that is immediately available, but will depend on whether daily cases increase to 500.

                  "No, definitely not. It is not in the very short term plans. And if that case were to occur it would be well in advance," said Giammattei in an interview with Emisoras Unidas.

                  Government message
                  Coronavirus cases

                  The Health Minister, Hugo Monroy, was again in charge of releasing the updated Covid-19 data in the country.

                  The numbers for Monday, May 25 are:

                  336 positive cases; 141 female and 195 male.
                  16 recovered
                  1 deaths (66 year old male).

                  The cases by age:
                  Covid-19 cases in Guatemala for May 25, 2020 Covid-19 cases in Guatemala for May 25, 2020 / MSPAS

                  On the other hand, Monroy indicated that 1,899 tests were carried out.

                  The balance so far is as follows:

                  3,760 cases in total
                  3,425 active cases
                  274 recovered
                  59 deceased (2 deceased by no fault of Covid-19).

                  Award of purchases

                  On the other hand, Monroy indicated that last Saturday the purchases of the personal protective suit (EPP) were awarded; robes, hats, shoes and masks, among others.

                  This Monday, from 7 in the morning, the delivery of supplies by suppliers began.

                  These will be delivered to temporary hospitals such as the Parque de la Industria, Villa Nueva, as well as the General Hospital San Juan de Dios and the Roosevelt.
                  Continue with preventive measures

                  On the other hand, he recalled that preventive measures such as the use of the mask, hand washing and social distancing should continue.

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                  • #69
                    Source: https://radiotgw.gob.gt/gobierno-de-...19-en-el-pais/

                    Government of Guatemala confirms 3,954 cases of COVID-19 in the country
                    By: Eduardo Cameros
                    On: May 26, 2020

                    TGW Digital - The Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance (MSPAS), tonight has announced the update of positive cases of Coronavirus, COVID-19, in Guatemala, reporting for this day 194 new cases.

                    The head of the MSPAS, Hugo Monroy, explained that for this Tuesday, May 26, the total amount amounts to 3,954 cases of COVID-19, of which 289 are already recovered, 3,600 active cases and the sum of deceased amounts to 63 people.

                    The health official indicated that of the 194 new cases, 108 are male and 86 female, in addition he added that today 15 more patients recovered and regrets the death of 4 patients, 2 female (76 and 55 years old) and 2 male (74 and 79 years old).

                    Monroy also announced that for this day the National Health Laboratory carried out a total of 2,125 COVID-19 tests, nationwide.

                    The head of the health portfolio also explained that the epidemiology team has carried out tests for Coronavirus in various parts of zone 18.

                    Lastly, he mentioned the process of paying 70 doctors at the Temporary Hospital Parque de la Industria, by Thursday at the latest it will be settled.

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                    • #70
                      Source: https://www.perspectiva.com.gt/notic...tal-de-4145-1/

                      Today 191 new cases of COVID-19 are reported, a total of 4,145
                      Posted on 05/27/20201 minute read
                      Perspective Writing

                      The Minister of Health, Hugo Monroy, indicated that 191 new cases of coronavirus are reported in Guatemala, 80 women and 111 men. 204 people recovered and 5 deaths were registered.

                      In total, there are 4,145 people positive for COVID-19 nationwide of which 493 are recovered and there are 68 people who died from COVID-19. The death toll reaches 68.

                      The health minister explained that the rainy season can cause symptoms to be confused with the signs of COVID-19. It is extremely important to stay alert and go to the doctor but above all to inform us well and attend to the protection measures.

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                      • #71

                        Source: https://www.prensalibre.com/guatemal...evos-breaking/


                        Guatemala records a record number of 12 deaths on the day and reports 203 new cases
                        This May 28, 12 people died from covid-19 in Guatemala and 203 new cases were detected, the Ministry of Health reported.
                        by Willian Cumes
                        Published on May 28, 2020 at 6:05 p.m.

                        Hugo Monroy, Minister of Health, explained that of the 203 new cases, there are 87 women and 116 men.

                        Six of the 12 deceased are two men, 43 years old and four women, 45, 51, 70 and 91 years old.

                        In the national chain message, Monroy mentioned that 6 people had died in the day, but in the press conference at the National Palace he confirmed that 12 have died in the last 24 hours, a record number since the pandemic began.

                        On day 72 people recovered from the disease. The Ministry of Health carried out 1,721 tests this Thursday.

                        The total number of cases reached 4,348, of which 3,701 are active. The total number of recovered rose to 565 and that of deceased to 80.

                        The 12 deceased are distributed as follows: Roosevelt Hospital (3), Villa Nueva Hospital (1), IGSS (4), San Juan de Dios General Hospital (3) and Malacat?n Hospital (1).

                        Following the national chain message, Monroy and his four vice ministers hold a press conference at the National Palace to offer more details about the covid-19 in the country.

                        The official affirmed that until May 28 there were 101 municipalities free of coronavirus.

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                        • #72
                          Source: https://republica.gt/2020/05/29/guat...e-a-4-mil-607/
                          Guatemala registers 259 new cases of Covid-19; total amounts to 4 thousand 607
                          By Edgar Qui?onez / edgar.quinonez@republica.gt -
                          May 29, 2020

                          The head of the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance, Hugo Monroy, confirmed 259 new infections of Covid-19 in the country.

                          "We closed with the following figures, 259 positive cases of Covid-19, these being 103 female and 156 male," he said.

                          Hugo Monroy also regretted the deaths of 10 people due to the disease. Of this number 6 people are male and 4 female.
                          The official highlighted the recovery of 83 patients.

                          So far, Guatemala registers 4 thousand 607 cases, of that number 3 thousand 867 are active cases. Also a total of 648 recovered patients and 90 deceased (two due to causes unrelated to the disease).

                          Covid-19 cases by region

                          The departments of Guatemala, Chimaltenango and Sacatep?quez reach a total of 3436 cases, that is, 74.58 percent of the total.

                          The departments of Quetzaltenango, Totonicap?n, Huehuetenango and San Marcos maintain a total of 406 cases, representing 8.81 percent of the cases.

                          Meanwhile Izabal, Zacapa, Chiquimula, Jalapa and El Progreso report 220 cases, for a total of 4.78 percent of Covid-19 cases.

                          Jutiapa, Santa Rosa, Escuintla, Suchitep?quez and Retalhuleu rise to 302 cases, which represents 6.56 percent, and Alta Verapaz, Baja Verapaz, Pet?n, Quich? and Solol? report 243 cases, equivalent to 5.27 percent of the total.

                          Municipalities without Covid-19 cases

                          During the press conference on Thursday, May 28, Hugo Monroy reported that 101 municipalities in the country are free of Covid-19.

                          Extension of the State of Calamity

                          The Government of Guatemala published this Friday the extension of the State of Public Calamity due to the health emergency caused by the new coronavirus.

                          The publication was made in the Diario de Centro Am?rica, and it is argued that the conditions that generated it last month persist.
                          The extension of the State of Public Calamity is for another 30 days.

                          The extension gives the Government the possibility of making purchases quickly and directly, especially in relation to the health crisis.

                          The decree was signed from May 24, but was published until this Friday, May 29.

                          Document in the hands of Congress

                          Government Decree 9-2020, replaces the previous ones and gives the Legislative Body a period of three days to ratify or disapprove it.

                          With this document, the Government indicates that there are more risks to the life and health of people, which is why sanitary and economic measures are maintained to mitigate the contagion.
                          Full curfew

                          Another government measure that took effect from 5:00 p.m. on this Friday, May 29, is the total curfew. It will be until five in the morning on Monday, June 1 that Guatemalans can return to the streets.

                          The total curfew was announced by President Alejandro Giammattei, as a measure to contain the infections of the new Covid-19 coronavirus. This is the third weekend with this modality.

                          During this week the majority of shops were open at permitted hours, until before 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday. However, this Saturday and Sunday all shops will be closed, including neighborhood stores, with some exceptions ...

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                          • #73


                            Ministro confirma 132 nuevos casos de coronavirus en Guatemala para llegar a 4739.

                            "The only security we have is our ability to adapt."

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                            • #74
                              Source: https://www.infobae.com/america/agen...e-coronavirus/

                              Fewer than a hundred municipalities in Guatemala are free of coronaviruses
                              By Newsroom Infobae
                              June 1, 2020

                              Guatemala, Jun 1 (EFE) .- The coronavirus has reached at least 244 municipalities in Guatemala, out of a total of 340 that make up the country, so that 96 mayorships still persist without accounting for positive cases of COVID-19, according to data collected. by various sources this Monday.
                              With five villages that registered cases in the last hours, Guatemala reduced the official registry of 101 coronavirus-free municipalities released last Thursday by the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance.
                              In the last 24 hours, municipal leaders and health institutions have confirmed to local media the first cases of COVID-19 in San Jos? Otenam and Esquipulas Palo Gordo, in the department of San Marcos (west); in Panajachel, Solol? (west); in Chisec, Alta Verapaz (north); and in Moyuta, Jutiapa (east).
                              Asked about the new cases in these five municipalities that had not presented infections, the Director of Communication of the Ministry of Health, Julia Barrera, assured that the epidemiology department of the health entity has not yet transferred an update of data, such as the one released last Thursday.
                              In the Central American country there is no department where there have been no cases of coronavirus, the first infection of which was registered 80 days ago, on March 13, in a patient recently arrived from a trip through countries in Southern Europe.
                              It was not until last Thursday that the Ministry of Health returned to report on cases of COVID-19 by municipality, after in early April, when Guatemala was just over 60 cases, it decided to omit the information by location because it was supposedly put in danger to infected people who could retaliate from the community.
                              The Guatemalan president, Alejandro Giammattei, then accused the media of requesting and publishing sensitive information such as names and addresses of patients, which supposedly put the lives of those infected at risk by causing violent reactions from people living with the virus. .
                              To date, the Central American country has registered 5,087 confirmed cases, with 108 people included, two more who lost their lives due to causes other than the infection and 735 recovered, leaving a total of 4,242 active cases.
                              The department with the most infections is Guatemala, with 3,462, followed by San Marcos (west), with 271.

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                              • #75
                                Source: https://republica.gt/2020/06/02/guat...te-fallecidos/

                                Guatemala registers 250 new cases of Covid-19 and seven deaths
                                By
                                Edgar Qui?onez / edgar.quinonez@republica.gt -
                                June 2, 2020

                                Guatemala registered on Tuesday, June 2, a total of 250 new cases of Covid-19 coronavirus. The head of the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance, Hugo Monroy, indicated that of that number 150 people are men and 100 women.
                                With the new infections the country reaches 5 thousand 586 registered cases.

                                Through a message at the national level, Monroy mourned the deaths of seven people. Five men of 25, 26, 29, 65 and 72 years. Also two women, one of 50 and another of 60 years.

                                To date, the number of active cases of Covid-19 in Guatemala is 4,637. In total, 824 patients have recovered from the disease and 123 people have died (two due to causes other than the disease).
                                Covid-19 cases by region

                                The departments of Guatemala, Chimaltenango and Sacatep?quez reach a total of 4,146 cases, that is, 74.22 percent of the total.

                                The departments of Quetzaltenango, Totonicap?n, Huehuetenango and San Marcos, maintain a total of 488 cases, representing 8.74 percent of the cases.

                                Meanwhile, Izabal, Zacapa, Chiquimula, Jalapa and El Progreso report 258 cases, for a total of 4.62 percent of Covid-19 cases.

                                Jutiapa, Santa Rosa, Escuintla, Suchitep?quez and Retalhuleu rise to 401 cases, which represents 7.18 percent and Alta Verapaz, Baja Verapaz, Pet?n, Quich? and Solol? report 293 cases, which is equivalent to 5.25 percent of the total.
                                Covid-19 cases by department

                                Alta Verapaz: 35
                                Baja Verapaz: 103
                                Chimaltenango: 181
                                Chiquimula: 23
                                Progress: 127
                                Escuintla: 134
                                Guatemala: 3835
                                Huehuetenango: 61
                                Izabal: 44
                                Jalapa: 23
                                Jutiapa: 66
                                Pet?n: 19
                                Quetzaltenango: 103
                                Quiche: 42
                                Retalhuleu: 34
                                Sacatep?quez: 130
                                San Marcos: 288
                                Santa Rosa: 100
                                Solola: 94
                                Suchitep?quez: 67
                                Totonicap?n: 36
                                Zacapa: 41

                                Guatemalans with Covid-19 abroad

                                The Ministry of Foreign Relations (Minex) reported this Monday, June 1, that 267 Guatemalans became infected with Covid-19 abroad. Of that number 98 cases are active.

                                The largest number of infections according to Minex has been in the United States, in that country a total of 85 cases are reported.

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