Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel declared official mourning for the passing on December 31st of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

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Holguín province faces a serious health problem with cancer, which remains the second leading cause of death among non-communicable diseases.

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Results from the trial of Cuba anti-Covid-19 vaccine candidate Soberana 02 are out. Its two-dose immunization scheme, after its Phase III trial, has achieved 62 percent efficacy, manufacturer BioCubaFarma announced Saturday.

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The US hotel chain Marriott International abandoned its operations in Cuba on Tuesday due to the Trump government's pressure, the sector in Europe reported today. Read more Marriott hotel chain abandons Cuba due to Trump’s pressure

In view of the deep sorrow of our people due to the unfortunate accident that occurred at the Saratoga Hotel on May 6, in which 44 compatriots and one Spanish citizen have lost their lives, and after the conclusion of the rescue and salvage actions, the President of the Republic of Cuba agreed to decree Official Mourning, from 6:00 a.m. on May 13 until 12:00 p.m. on May 14.

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