Month: April 2020
Coronavirus testing surges to 26,642
The COVID-19 death toll in Panama reached 165 on Sunday, April 26, while 241 new cases brought the accumulated number...
Canada and Europe Health Alert on Trump-Touted Drugs
Canadian health authorities have issued an alert about a drug widely touted by US President Donald Trump warning that "Chloroquine...
13 lawmakers may testify in deputy assault case
At least 13 deputies from the ruling alliance of the PRD and Molirena parties are expected to testify in hearings...
Business chamber backs re-opening with bio security plan
Panama’s Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture (Cciap) supports the gradual start of activities that the Government is planning, as...
Call for specialists to obtain COVID-19 equipment after ventilator snafu
The price-gouging scandal linked to the purchasing of ventilators for use in Panama’s fight against the coronavirus pandemic has led...
Virus death toll at 159 in 47 days
TWO-HUNDRED new cases of coronavirus were announced on Saturday, April 25, the 47th day of its arrival in Panama. That...
Investigation opened into ventilator buy
Just hours after two advisors to the Ministry of Health (Minsa) on COVID-19 Tweeted on Saturday, April 25 their concerns...
Virus advisors denounce $5.2 million price gouging for ventilators
A day after an official of the Comptroller General’s office was sanctioned for ordering overpriced face masks a new storm...
Political obsession weakening financial sector
Bill 234, presented last January, aims to change the rules of credit in financial institutions in Panama. It would set...
