Surgeries,,hospital appointments, visits suspended
Elective surgeries, outpatient appointments, and hospital visits have been suspended nationwide by the Ministry of Health as a preventive measure...
Month: March 2020
Pubs and bars closed as virus cases climb to 55
The number of people infected with the new coronavirus, in Panama has climbed from 43 to 55, said Minister of...
Pandemic boosts Panama pineapple sales
As the world’s economy trembles from the weight of the coronavirus pandemic, Panama’s pineapple producers are seeing an increase in...
Red flag raised to ban city crowds from beaches and spas
Panama’s Civil Protection System (Sinaproc), has placed a red flag banning access to beaches, rivers, and spas nationwide, "as part...
Six businesses closed for flaunting coronavirus rules
Ministry of Health authorities accompanied by security officials closed six premises in Panama city coordination in the capital city for...
Health benefits continue for covid-19 says insurance provider
The insurance company ASSA announced on Saturday, March 14, that it will continue to provide benefits for medical expenses and...
Gorgas Institute heading Diagnostic Network to fight “critical situation”
A National Diagnostic Network involving public and private hospitals led by the Gorgas Memorial Institute for Health Studies has...
OPINION: Recognizing the need for science funding
Authorities facing the coronavirus crisis in Panama are deploying the necessary resources so that different hospital units can carry out...
Coronavirus cases at 43 but some head to beaches as crisis growa
While the number of patients in Panama with coronavirus has climbed to 43 according to the national director of...
Health plan failed coronavirus first victim
The new coronavirus arrived in Panama before the Panama carnival festivities the carnivals - from February 21 to 26 -...
Alleged Capira killer in detention
Jonny Abdiel Martinez, 48, accused of the alleged femicide of 52-year-old Guadalupe Villareal stabbed to death at her country retreat...
