"The high transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in Holguín may decrease, from achieving a reduction in the movement of people in the streets and only have the necessary transportation means traveling, so the cooperation of all is essential," said the Dr. Katia María Ochoa, director of Health in the eastern territory.

Cuba's Prime Minister, Manuel Marrero, reiterated on Tuesday the call to comply with discipline the protocols established to face the Covid-19 pandemic, given the increase in the number of infections.

In less than a year, the Neuroscience Center of Cuba(CNEURO) developed an emergency respirator, called Pcuvente, whose use was authorized in the country's post-surgical recovery rooms, Granma reported on Tuesday.

Over 300 Covid-19 convalescents in Cuba are currently supporting the recovery of hospitalized Covid-19 patients by donating their hyperimmune plasma.