VOICED : Ecuador declara alerta roja en casi todo el país por covid-19

The Ecuadorian government declared a red alert due to a rapid increase in COVID-19 cases, affecting 193 out of 221 cantons, including major cities like Quito and Guayaquil. The alert, declared on a Sunday, will be reviewed on January 21. COVID-19 cases surged from 4,000 during Christmas week to over 42,000 in the second week of January, surpassing previous records. The rise is attributed to the Omicron variant and holiday gatherings. The Ministry of Education suspended classes in high-risk areas until January 21, with varying levels of in-person attendance based on risk levels. Ecuador mandated COVID-19 vaccinations for those over five, with 81% of this group fully vaccinated.

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