The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has warned about the increase of positive cases of COVID-19 in the American continent during the last week. The director of the health agency, Carissa Etienne, detailed in a press conference held virtually, that last week the number of coronavirus infections amounted to one million 87,390, and 4,155 deaths were reported.»

The return by air to their country of origin of more than 800 Haitian migrants, who were rescued eight days ago on the coast of the central Cuban province of Villa Clara, began on Wednesday.»

The administration of President Joe Biden on Wednesday revoked a series of restrictions on flights to Cuba imposed by his predecessor, including ending a prohibition on U.S. airline flights to Cuban airports other than Havana.»

The Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the PCC agreed on Wednesday to grant the province of Cienfuegos the venue of the main event for the 69th anniversary of the assaults on the Moncada and Carlos Manuel de Céspedes barracks, on July 26.»

Hurricane Agatha killed 11 people, and left 33 missing and severe material damages in homes, roads, power lines and agriculture, Oaxaca Governor Alejandro Murat reported on Wednesday. »

Shanghai authorities say they are taking steps on Wednesday towards reopening China’s largest city after a two-month COVID-19 lockdown that has set back the national economy and confined millions of people to their homes.»

Cuba is celebrating International Children's Day on Wednesday with new regulations contained in the draft Family Code, aimed at safeguarding the rights and well-being of children.»

President Miguel Díaz-Canel highlighted on Monday the efforts made by all workers and managers involved in electricity generation in Cuba to maintain this vital service with the least possible impact.»

In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published a study finding more than one in five adults who survive COVID-19 go on to experience at least one symptom of “long COVID” -- with problems including fatigue; heart, lung and kidney damage; cognitive decline; blood clots and more. »

The Gallos de Sancti Spíritus and the Leñadores de Las Tunas struck first in the quarterfinal phase of the &1 National Baseball Series, which began Wednesday precisely at the home of the winners.»