Passion for Paraguay

A year ago, when Paraguay shut its borders and we all hibernated, the virus did not spread. A year later, and without a good system to administer the vaccine, between 80 -120 people are losing their lives every day While some nations are gradually back to the normal, Paraguay finds itself in the worst period of the pandemic. Vaccines arrive in limited bundles, a little corruption here and there, and millions are waiting their shot.  Please keep Paraguay in your prayers. We thank God for his protection and rapid recovery when several family members tested positive in February. We are back and going full force. But many cannot tell the same story.  Paraguay has administered at least 240,584 doses of COVID vaccines so far. Assuming every person needs 2 doses, that’s enough to have vaccinated about 1.7% of the country’s population. (https://graphics.reuters.com) As I think of the situation, I realize again how fragile we are and become in times like these. May the peace of God tha...

Its been a long wait. First arrival of covid vaccines made headlines in all newspapers this week.   ASUNCION, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Paraguay will on Thursday receive approximately 4,000 doses of Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine against COVID-19, its health minister said on Tuesday, allowing it to kick-start its immunization program next week As I drove thru the city of Encarnacion yesterday, most people were wearing masks, and the traditional hand shake, hugging and hospitality have disappeared. Due to covid, this culture of laid back people are becoming more time and task oriented - at least in urban areas. - If you read this thru the eyes of modern western consumer, this is no surprise perhaps . But seeing it happen aqui (here) brings me a sense of loss. The warm connections are disappearing .  There are almost 7 million Paraguayans and residents in this country. As I observe the situation, it will probably be a while until every Paraguayan gets a immunization...