Omicron in Colombia: What you need to know

The National Health Institute identified the first three cases of Omicron in Colombia. The health authorities say that vaccination is still the...

Colombia vaccination certificate: New rules if you’re entering from abroad

From December 14 you’ll need a negative PCR test or a vaccine certificate to enter Colombia. Vaccination certificate to be required to enter...

Colombia to require vaccination certificates from November 16

You’ll now need to show a vaccination certificate to go to the pub or watch a football match in Colombia. You'll need to show a vaccination...

VacciNO: Vaccines given in Colombia are not currently valid in the UK

International travel from Colombia remains difficult as some countries do not recognise the country’s vaccines. If you got vaccinated in...

A jab in the arm: Getting vaccinated in Bogotá

If it's your turn to get vaccinated in Bogotá, here’s how it went for our writer. It wasn’t quick, but it’s relatively easy. Queuing to get...

An end to COVID-19 restrictions in Colombia?

The government announces ambitious plans to ease out of the crisis. But it could get worse before it gets better. Front-line medical staff on a...

Bogotá reopening from June 8

COVID restrictions will be lifted in less than two weeks as authorities try to respond to people’s needs. Bogotá reopening last September --...

Bogotá May restrictions: No quarantine this weekend

The capital is not past its third peak, but the COVID rules have been relaxed. Bogotá restrictions: curfew still on but the weekend quarantine...

Bogotá’s latest red alert: new restrictions in the capital

With hospitals reaching capacity, the mayor has announced a new clampdown in the capital. Here are the latest Bogotá restrictions.  Bogotá...

Government authorises commercial COVID vaccinations — but you can’t buy one yet

Can private provision of jabs shut down the COVID-19 outbreak in Colombia? And are we anywhere near herd immunity. And can it ever be reached? Read...