Canada withdrew diplomats in Cuba for a strange disease

Canada will withdraw half of its diplomats from Havana after another employee showed symptoms of having contracted a mysterious disease.

The new case of "unusual health symptoms"This brings to 14 the total number of staff members of the Canadian Embbady and their affected relatives, according to the Foreign Ministry of this country." US diplomats in Cuba have also developed a similar disease and reduced their numbers in the country.

"We have been working closely with the Cuban authorities since concerns about the health of our employees posted in Havana appeared in spring 2017," the department said.

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The symptoms They include dizziness, headaches and problems with concentration. There is no evidence that other Canadians traveling to Cuba are in danger, the government said.

"Canada will continue to have a embbady in Havana, Cuba, headed by an ambbadador, "said the department.Complete consular services will be available to Canadians in Cuba, but some programs could be adjusted in the coming weeks."

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The decision means that will be retiring eight peopleaccording to a Canadian government official who informed the press on Wednesday provided they were not appointed.

Canada is the third largest trading partner the largest in Cuba, with about Can $ 934 million (US $ 707 million) merchandise traded in 2017. The figures, compiled by Statistics Canada, do not include the money spent by Canadians on vacation on the island.