In response to a COVID-19 resurgence, the Bolivian government reinstated mandatory mask-wearing in schools and other strict health protocols starting in February. This move aligns with the recent surge in cases, signaling the government’s proactive stance in curbing the spread of the virus. During a press conference, Health and Sports Minister María Renée Castro outlined […]
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