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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Honduras mandates face masks again as respiratory illnesses spike
Honduras mandates face masks again as respiratory illnesses spike TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) -Over five years after the COVID-19 outbreak, Honduras has reinstated mandatory mask wearing in public spaces amid a spike in respiratory illnesses and as a variant of the virus spreads through the Central American country. Honduras' health ministry confirmed two deaths from the virus this week, among patients with underlying health conditions, bringing the country's total in 2025 to six. "We have already surpassed last year's infection limit; there are currently five people admitted to Hospital Escuela with suspected COVID-19," said the head of Health Surveillance, Lorenzo Pavon. Official data showed that from January to July last year, 596 COVID-19 cases were reported, while this year 654 cases have been recorded in the same period. The temporary measures, which took effect on Thursday, make masks obligatory in hospitals, airports, shopping centers, banks, schools, public transport, and other enclosed or crowded spaces. The government also ordered temporary work-from-home for state institutions. Authorities are urging the public to complete their COVID-19 and influenza vaccination schedules and to seek medical advice for respiratory symptoms. Frequent hand washing and the use of antibacterial gel continue to be recommended measures. Officials also warned that they will maintain monitoring of variants and will reinforce public information campaigns. The Ministry of Health reiterated that it will continuously evaluate the epidemiological situation and warned that the measures could be expanded if the number of infections continues to rise. Solve the daily Crossword
Reuters
6 days ago
- Health
- Reuters
Honduras mandates face masks again as respiratory illnesses spike
TEGUCIGALPA, July 25 (Reuters) - Over five years after the COVID-19 outbreak, Honduras has reinstated mandatory mask wearing in public spaces amid a spike in respiratory illnesses and as a variant of the virus spreads through the Central American country. Honduras' health ministry confirmed two deaths from the virus this week, among patients with underlying health conditions, bringing the country's total in 2025 to six. "We have already surpassed last year's infection limit; there are currently five people admitted to Hospital Escuela with suspected COVID-19," said the head of Health Surveillance, Lorenzo Pavon. Official data showed that from January to July last year, 596 COVID-19 cases were reported, while this year 654 cases have been recorded in the same period. The temporary measures, which took effect on Thursday, make masks obligatory in hospitals, airports, shopping centers, banks, schools, public transport, and other enclosed or crowded spaces. The government also ordered temporary work-from-home for state institutions. Authorities are urging the public to complete their COVID-19 and influenza vaccination schedules and to seek medical advice for respiratory symptoms. Frequent hand washing and the use of antibacterial gel continue to be recommended measures. Officials also warned that they will maintain monitoring of variants and will reinforce public information campaigns. The Ministry of Health reiterated that it will continuously evaluate the epidemiological situation and warned that the measures could be expanded if the number of infections continues to rise.
The Sun
08-07-2025
- Climate
- The Sun
Tragic newlywed wife struck by lightning and killed as her husband prepared to take a photo of her on paradise honeymoon
A NEWLYWED wife was tragically killed by lightning on honeymoon as her husband prepared to take a photo. Stephany Lucero Elvir, 23, was on the beach with her partner when the fatal bolt struck. 3 3 3 Her husband Cristhian Samir Álvarez Molina was also injured when the lightning hit them. Witnesses said the newlywed bride collapsed after the thunderbolt flashed across the sky on July 5. They were rushed to get medical attention, but Stephany was sadly pronounced dead. Cristhian sustained injuries in the tragic incident but is understood to have survived. The pair had just got married a few days earlier on June 28. Their friends and family were left devastated following the horror, which took place in Omoa, Honduras. Stephany worked as a pharmacist and was from Tegucigalpa, NeedToKnow has reported. She had degrees from National Autonomous University of Honduras and the Central American Technological University. Tributes have described her as "intelligent", "kind" and a "helpful girl with a big heart". A spokesperson for the Honduran Air Force said: "We pray to the Divine Creator of the Universe for her eternal rest, and that the Almighty grants Christian comfort and strength to her family and friends." Cristhian's condition at present is not yet known. It comes as authorities have issued warnings over volatile weather conditions across the country. Members of the public are advised to take additional precautions in beaches and open spaces. It comes after a 29-year-old newlywed on his honeymoon was killed by a freak weather strike while standing in ankle-deep water. The incident occurred on Florida's east coast while the man was visiting New Smyrna Beach with his wife. Jake Rosencranz had been on a delayed honeymoon when lightning hit him around 12:30 pm on Friday, officials confirmed.
Washington Post
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Honduras, US discuss immigration, security after tense start to relations under Trump administration
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Honduras President Xiomara Castro and U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem discussed immigration and border security in their first meeting Wednesday, after Castro had previously rejected President Donald Trump's calls for ramped up deportations. Noem was the first Trump Cabinet member to visit Honduras. The two leaders did not make comments to the press after their meeting. But Honduras Foreign Affairs Minister Javier Bú Soto later said that Honduras signed a letter of intent toward reaching an agreement on sharing biometric data from people transiting the country with the U.S. government. The U.S. has signed similar agreements with other governments across the region. The two governments also signed an agreement related to migrants seeking protection in Honduras, he said, though he did not explain what it entailed. 'We are going to continue mutually collaborating on issues of migration security, border security and the fight against drug trafficking,' Bú Soto said. Noem was headed next to Guatemala where she was scheduled to meet with President Bernardo Arévalo on Thursday. Relations between the U.S. and Castro's administration had been tense since she ordered the end of the longstanding extradition treaty last year. It was under that treaty that Castro sent her predecessor ex-President Juan Orlando Hernández to the United States to be tried on drug trafficking charges. The U.S. ambassador at the time had angered Castro by criticizing the visit of Honduran officials to Venezuela to meet with that country's longtime defense minister, Vladimir Padrino López, who has been indicted on drug trafficking charges by the U.S. Then in January, Castro raised the possibility of ending Honduras' cooperation with the U.S. military if Trump followed through on his promised mass deportations. The main U.S. military presence in Honduras is at Soto Cano Air Base outside the capital. While it is a Honduran base, the U.S. has maintained a significant presence there since 1983 and it has become a key U.S. launching point for humanitarian and anti-drug missions in Central America. Castro eventually reversed course earlier this year on the extradition treaty and restored the agreement after negotiations with the Trump administration. But Honduras was notably left off U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's trip through the region in February. Earlier Wednesday, Noem met with Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves in San Jose. They signed a letter reaffirming the U.S. support for Costa Rica's bid to join the Global Entry program. That is a program run by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, which allows certain passengers who applied to the program and are prescreened to get expedited entry into the U.S. Noem also said the U.S. would help Chaves advance toward his goal of scanning all people and goods entering Costa Rica. The U.S. has been signing agreements across the region for governments to collect and share biometric data on people entering their countries. '(Costa Rica) will give us the most advanced information that we need to know on people who could come into our countries that could do us harm, but also how to prevent them from spreading their criminality and their evil across the world,' Noem said. Noem visited Panama on Tuesday, where she met with President José Raúl Mulino. The U.S. government has designated $14 million for a repatriation program where Panama flies migrants back to their countries. __ AP journalist Christopher Sherman in Mexico City contributed to this report.
Associated Press
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Honduras, US discuss immigration, security after tense start to relations under Trump administration
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — Honduras President Xiomara Castro and U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem discussed immigration and border security in their first meeting Wednesday, after Castro had previously rejected President Donald Trump's calls for ramped up deportations. Noem was the first Trump Cabinet member to visit Honduras. The two leaders did not make comments to the press after their meeting. But Honduras Foreign Affairs Minister Javier Bú Soto later said that Honduras signed a letter of intent toward reaching an agreement on sharing biometric data from people transiting the country with the U.S. government. The U.S. has signed similar agreements with other governments across the region. The two governments also signed an agreement related to migrants seeking protection in Honduras, he said, though he did not explain what it entailed. 'We are going to continue mutually collaborating on issues of migration security, border security and the fight against drug trafficking,' Bú Soto said. Noem was headed next to Guatemala where she was scheduled to meet with President Bernardo Arévalo on Thursday. Relations between the U.S. and Castro's administration had been tense since she ordered the end of the longstanding extradition treaty last year. It was under that treaty that Castro sent her predecessor ex-President Juan Orlando Hernández to the United States to be tried on drug trafficking charges. The U.S. ambassador at the time had angered Castro by criticizing the visit of Honduran officials to Venezuela to meet with that country's longtime defense minister, Vladimir Padrino López, who has been indicted on drug trafficking charges by the U.S. Then in January, Castro raised the possibility of ending Honduras' cooperation with the U.S. military if Trump followed through on his promised mass deportations. The main U.S. military presence in Honduras is at Soto Cano Air Base outside the capital. While it is a Honduran base, the U.S. has maintained a significant presence there since 1983 and it has become a key U.S. launching point for humanitarian and anti-drug missions in Central America. Castro eventually reversed course earlier this year on the extradition treaty and restored the agreement after negotiations with the Trump administration. But Honduras was notably left off U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's trip through the region in February. Earlier Wednesday, Noem met with Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves in San Jose. They signed a letter reaffirming the U.S. support for Costa Rica's bid to join the Global Entry program. That is a program run by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, which allows certain passengers who applied to the program and are prescreened to get expedited entry into the U.S. Noem also said the U.S. would help Chaves advance toward his goal of scanning all people and goods entering Costa Rica. The U.S. has been signing agreements across the region for governments to collect and share biometric data on people entering their countries. '(Costa Rica) will give us the most advanced information that we need to know on people who could come into our countries that could do us harm, but also how to prevent them from spreading their criminality and their evil across the world,' Noem said. Noem visited Panama on Tuesday, where she met with President José Raúl Mulino. The U.S. government has designated $14 million for a repatriation program where Panama flies migrants back to their countries. __ AP journalist Christopher Sherman in Mexico City contributed to this report.
