U.S.-Cuba News Brief: 05/29/2020

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We wish you and your loved ones a safe and healthy transition as some areas move into the early phases of reopening. This week, we are featuring New World en La Habana’s new single, No Se Que Pasará, and an inspiring cover of Jorge Drexel’s Creo que he visto una luz, by Cimafunk and Kamankola y Nam San Fong.

Cuba experienced a continuing downward trend of new COVID-19 cases this week with only 161 active cases and one new death as of the time of publication.

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U.S.-Cuba News Brief: 05/22/2020

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We hope you and yours are safe and healthy. This week, we’re keeping calm during quarantine by listening to Cuban hip hop and afro-rock musician X-Alfonso’s new release, “Inside.”

Cuba experienced a continuing downward trend of new COVID-19 cases this week, reporting only eight new positive cases. Following last week’s increase in fatalities, the island also saw a record low of only one COVID-19-related death. Active cases totaled 223 as of the time of publication.

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U.S.-Cuba News Brief: 05/15/2020

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Thank you to all who were able to contribute to our #GivingTuesdayNow campaign over the past two weeks! We appreciate and are incredibly encouraged by your commitment to CDA’s work during these tough times, and with your generous support, we are dedicated, as always, to preserving and building upon engagement with the region.

This week, Cuba’s trend of fewer new COVID-19 cases continued but the island saw an increase in fatalities. As of press time, Cuba has reported 334 active cases, 79 deaths, 1,425 recuperated patients, and 1,840 overall positive diagnoses.

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U.S.-Cuba News Brief: 05/08/2020

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Thank you to all of those who have donated and all of those who support CDA in so many ways. We are grateful for you. If you missed #GivingTuesdayNow, there’s still time to, if you can, contribute to our campaign, which we’ve extended until next Tuesday. We’re over halfway to our $4,000 goal!

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This week, check out “Cuba Corona TV,” a series of mashups of Cuban art, including dance, musical performances, poetry reading, and more, performed during quarantine. Also, check out Tunturuntu pa’ tu casa, bringing Cuban concerts right to your living room (and reminding us to stay at home!).

As the pandemic continues, Cuba is reporting the most new COVID-19 deaths this week since April, though the trend of fewer new cases continues. As of press time, Cuba has reported 623 active cases, 73 deaths, 1,031 recuperated patients, and 1,729 overall positive diagnoses.

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U.S.-Cuba News Brief: 05/01/2020

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This week, Cuban singer Aymée Nuviola, Cuba’s hit funk band Cimafunk, and Cuban jazz pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba, are keeping our quarantine upbeat with their new track Azúcar pa’ tu café, featuring a strong dance beat and one of Cimafunk’s signature catchy hooks. In other Cuban music news, Cuban female hip-hop duo La Reyna y La Real released their new album Mírame this week.

This week saw a decrease in active COVID-19 cases reported as compared to previous weeks. As of press time, Cuba has reported 757 active cases, 64 deaths, 714 recuperated patients, and 1,537 overall positive diagnoses.

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U.S.-Cuba News Brief: 04/24/2020

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Cubans continue to test positive for the coronavirus, with the island reaching 818 active cases, 49 deaths, 416 recuperated patients, and 1, 285 overall positive diagnoses as of press time. This week, Cuba sent medical brigades to four countries in need–Honduras, Argentina, Cape Verde, and Qatar–while economic woes, due in part to U.S. sanctions and the COVID-19 pandemic, deepened.

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U.S.-Cuba News Brief: 04/17/2020

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This week, Cuba’s funk sensation Cimafunk released a cover of American singer-songwriter Bill Withers’ 1970’s hit “Lean On Me” as a tribute following Withers’ death earlier this month. During these difficult times, the song is a great reminder to come together as a community and lean on one another for support.

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