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13/03/2020 12:46:03

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Covid-19 : cascading cancellations
"The Ministry of Culture and Communication regrets to inform you that, for reasons beyond its control, has decided to postpone the multicultural evening, which it had to organize in partnership with the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF), this Friday, March 13, 2020. A new date will be communicated to you later."

The Embassy of Haiti in Washington DC regrets to announce the cancellation of its cultural and social activities until further notice as a precautionary measure due to the evolution of the Covid-19. The Embassy thanks you for your understanding and invites you to follow closely the recommendations of the health and administrative authorities.

As a precaution, the association of charismatic faithful of Haiti has decided to postpone "sine die" the 26th annual congress of the Charismatic Renewal, scheduled for April 17, 18 and 19 in order to prevent the introduction and spread of Covid-19 in the country.

Earthquake off Jean Rabel
On Wednesday at 8:05 am and 12 seconds in the morning, an earthquake measuring 3.1 on the Richter scale occurred 29 km offshore from Jean Rabel (North West Dept) at a depth of 27.3 km.

PNH : Reinstatement of the 5 dismissed police officers
The 5 police officers dismissed for "for indiscipline, attack on the honor of the PNH and acts of vandalism" following the incidents that occurred on February 17 on the Champ-de-mars are reinstated, confirmed the Commissioner Louis-Jeune Spokesperson of the PNH.

Hotels in Haiti at the time of Covid-19
With the imminent risk of the introduction of the Covid-19 in Haiti, several hotels in the capital and provincial towns (Kinam, El Rancho, Cap Lamandou, Royal Oasis and NH El Rancho) ensure compliance with prevention instructions. These hotels make chlorinated water, soap, and antibacterial gels (Sanitizer) available to staff, customers and visitors in all entrances, restaurants, bars, etc. Receptionists are obliged to wash their hands after each client has been served and prevention instructions are posted and visible.

Covid-19 Epidemic : Global Report March 13, 2020
As of Friday March 13, 2020, the number of people who have been infected with Covid-19 worldwide since the start of the epidemic stands at 128,392 (laboratory-confirmed cases, from official source), up 2,000 from the day before, (only 10 more new cases in China). 69,607 people have been cured of Covid-19 (54.02%) since the start of the epidemic, 1,307 more than the day before. Today, the number of infected people receiving care (active cases) worldwide is 54,057 (+ 1.06% compared to the previous day). Since the start of the epidemic 4,981 people have died from Covid-19 (+ 7.33%), 340 more than the day before (4,641).

To date, there have been 47,450 confirmed cases outside China (+ 4.26 %%), or 1,939 cases more than the previous day in a total of 114 countries. 1,666 deaths outside China (+ 48%) have been reported since the start of the epidemic, 165 more than the previous day. Note that 3 countries (Italy, Iran and South Korea account for 79.3% of all deaths.

Diaspora :

United States: 1,649 active confirmed cases (+ 27.09%) compared to the previous day, ie 343 cases. Affected States among others: New York 328 cases (+ 49%), California 237 (+ 33.9%) Massachusetts 106 (+ 12.77%), Florida 35 (+ 29.6%), Georgia 31 (+ 29.17%), Pennsylvania 22 (+ 37.5%), Louisiana 19 (+ 46%). Since the discovery of the first case and 12 people have been cured (+ 50%) compared to the previous day. 40 deaths (+ 2.63%) have been recorded in the USA since the discovery of the first case: Washington 31 deaths, California 4, Florida 2, Georgia 1, New Jersey 1, South Dakota 1 and 12 people were cured (+ 50% by report the day before).

Canada : 108 confirmed active cases, including 46 in British Columbia, 19 in Alberta, 42 in Ontario and 9 in Quebec. 1 death in British Columbia and 8 cures (4 in British Columbia and 4 in Ontario).

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