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Cuba is taking measures to minimize possible damages that could be caused by tropical storm Elsa amid a complex situation due to Covid-19.

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The provincial head of the Front for Restoring Family Contacts of the Red Cross, Gloria Bonnin, confirmed on Saturday to Prensa Latina that there are 19 missing persons and 32 deceased, according to the list prepared so far.

Read more Authorities confirm 19 missing and 32 deceased in accident in Cuba

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The Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment (CITMA) in Holguín province is promoting reforestation efforts in areas affected by mining, with the aim to restore ecosystems damaged by this activity.

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alejandro gilThe Minister of Economy and Planning Alejandro Gil Fernandez announced a series of steps to speed up the recovery of the island's economy.

Read more Cuba announces several measures aimed at economic recovery
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President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Thursday noted the Cuban scientists' contributions to the treatment of Covid-19 patients, above all children and adolescents, and the low mortality of the disease over the past few days. Read more Diaz-Canel highlights Cuban scientists' contributions against Covid