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One suicide every three hours in Argentina, Health Ministry reveals

04-05-2023 13:57 Figure emerged from the portfolio’s latest epidemiological report, where it is given as "the fourth cause of death in the 15 to 29 age group.”

Coronavirus pandemic

National government ends mandatory use of Covid-19 facemasks

21-09-2022 11:04 National government ends compulsory use of Covid-19 facemasks in enclosed spaces, schools and public transport; Decision now lies in hands of regional governments.

Coronavirus pandemic

Argentina entering 'fourth wave' of Covid-19 pandemic, says health minister

17-05-2022 12:12 Health Minister Carla Vizzotti warns Argentina is facing a "fourth wave" of the Covid-19 pandemic, following a 92% jump in infections from the previous week; "No new closures" planned, says official.

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Government boosts mental health budget in wake of pandemic

26-04-2022 10:56 President Alberto Fernández unveils new ‘National Mental Health Strategy’ with Health Minister Carla Vizzotti. Funding to be doubled, with more focus on training of professionals and care.

Coronavirus pandemic

With 100,000 new cases, Argentina surpasses 8 million Covid infections

25-01-2022 19:30 A total of 8,041,520 confirmed cases of Covid-19 and 119,703 fatalities related to the virus have been recorded since the start of the pandemic, according to official data.

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Argentina agrees new vaccine deal with Pfizer as third wave surge continues

21-01-2022 19:21 Officials on Friday confirmed 118,171 new cases in 24 hours. To date, almost 7.7 million confirmed cases have been recorded since the start of the pandemic, with 118,969 fatalities, 161 of which were registered the previous day.

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Argentina sees record number of infections, but relaxes restrictions

11-01-2022 22:11 Health Minister Carla Vizzotti loosens restrictions for those considered to be close contacts, as Argentina registers record 134,439 new infections over the last 24 hours.

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Covid cases climb to record high, surpassing 50,000 in 24 hours

30-12-2021 22:03 Daily Covid cases rise to record high as holiday season surge continues, but officials observe that deaths and hospitalisations remain low.

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Argentina's daily Covid cases rise to record, deaths stay low

29-12-2021 21:12 Argentina reported 42,032 Covid cases Wednesday, a record high, as Omicron continues to spread across the country.

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Covid isolation period trimmed from 10 to 7 days for vaccinated

29-12-2021 16:29 Argentina cuts isolation period for vaccinated individuals infected with Covid-19 from ten to seven days, but says new restrictions aren't on the way, despite surge in cases.

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Covid cases in Argentina rise to highest since June record

28-12-2021 22:45 Argentina reported 33,902 Covid cases Tuesday, the highest since a daily all-time high reached June 18, amid a budding third wave of the pandemic.

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Daily Covid infections jump past 5,000 as Omicron fears grow

18-12-2021 08:00 Health Ministry recorded more than 5,600 new cases on Friday – the highest daily figure since September.

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Officials preach caution as Argentina sees rise in infections

15-12-2021 14:56 Argentina's Health Ministry reported 4,555 new cases on Tuesday – the highest daily figure since September and a rise of more than 1,000 on the previous day.

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Argentina confirms first case of Omicron Covid-19 variant

06-12-2021 09:12 Argentina has confirmed its first case of the Omicron variant of Covid-19, just days after neighbouring Brazil and Chile had also done so.

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Argentina tightens Covid rules amid fears over new variant

26-11-2021 20:04 Government introduces new Covid rules, including the implementation of a health pass to attend activities in closed spaces, amid growing concerns over a new coronavirus variant identified in South Africa.

Coronavirus vaccines

Argentina will offer third Covid vaccine dose to ‘entire population’

17-11-2021 14:45 Health Minister Carla Vizzotti tells local radio station that people will be offered a third Covid shot "six months after the second dose," with the government aiming to reach all the elderly "before the Autumn."

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Government approves Sinopharm vaccine for children aged 3 to 11

01-10-2021 21:03 Argentina "will end 2021 with its entire population over three years of age covered and protected,” declares Health Minister Carla Vizzotti.

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Regions express unease at rolling back of facemask rules

24-09-2021 21:52 The use of facemasks outdoors will no longer be mandatory in Argentina as from October 1, with gradual reopening of borders also on way.

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Details of the government's new Covid restrictions

23-09-2021 17:17 Health Minister Carla Vizzotti and the brand-new Cabinet chief Juan Manzur this week announced new measures for what the latter said the government hoped is “the last stage of the pandemic.”

Relaxation of Covid rules

Quirós: It’s not time for porteños to ‘remove their facemasks’

22-09-2021 15:52 City Hall set to join provinces of Río Negro, Salta, Jujuy, Mendoza and Córdoba in delaying national government’s move to end the wearing of facemasks while outdoors.

Coronavirus pandemic

Government unveils plan to ease Covid restrictions, reopen borders

21-09-2021 15:32 The use of facemasks outdoors will no longer be mandatory in Argentina as from October 1, the government announced on Tuesday as part of a sharp easing of restrictions, including the gradual reopening of borders.

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Argentina eases travel curbs as midterm campaign ramps up

21-09-2021 14:12 Government lifts travel and social restrictions as it seeks to boost the economy and recover voter support ahead of midterm elections in November.

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Argentina receives first shipment of Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine

09-09-2021 15:28 Argentina welcomed its first shipment of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine on Wednesday evening, with 100,620 shots arriving at Ezeiza International Airport.

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Vizzoti warns it is 'impossible to hold back' Delta strain

27-08-2021 21:12 Authorities in Buenos Aires Province confirm they have identified the first case of Delta variant contagion via community circulation in the region.

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Delta case of community circulation detected in Buenos Aires Province

24-08-2021 19:18 Authorities in Buenos Aires Province identify first case of Delta variant contagion via community circulation in the region.

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Vizzotti: First shipment of 580,000 Pfizer vaccines will arrive in September

24-08-2021 16:27 Health Minister Carla Vizzotti announces that first shipment of 580,000 Pfizer-BioNTech shots will arrive in Buenos Aires in September, with another 20 million doses in total to follow by end of December via weekly deliveries.

Coronavirus pandemic

Argentina raises limit on returning residents to 1,700 places a day

07-08-2021 08:31 Cabinet Chief Santiago Cafiero confirms government will raise cap on arriving travellers from 1,000 to 1,700 a day. Tourists still banned from entering country.

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Government signs deal with Pfizer for 20 million Covid-19 vaccines

27-07-2021 09:52 After months of negotiations, Health Minister Carla Vizzotti confirms Argentina has signed deal with US pharma giant Pfizer for 20 million Covid-19 vaccines.

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Argentina chides Russia as vaccine delays hurt government

22-07-2021 16:04 Argentina's government complains to Russia over delays in delivering its Sputnik V vaccine, saying the lack of supplies has left country in a “very critical situation.”

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Government hopes to ramp up vaccination amid opposition criticism

11-06-2021 23:45 Argentina’s death toll from Covid-19 continues to rise and healthcare professionals are feeling the strain.

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President extends Covid restrictions as death toll tops 84,000

11-06-2021 23:42 President Fernández extends existing emergency decree for two weeks; Health Ministry confirms 27,628 infections and 699 deaths over past 24 hours.

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One suicide every three hours in Argentina, Health Ministry reveals

National government ends mandatory use of Covid-19 facemasks

Argentina entering 'fourth wave' of Covid-19 pandemic, says health minister

Government boosts mental health budget in wake of pandemic

With 100,000 new cases, Argentina surpasses 8 million Covid infections

Argentina agrees new vaccine deal with Pfizer as third wave surge continues

Argentina sees record number of infections, but relaxes restrictions

Covid cases climb to record high, surpassing 50,000 in 24 hours

Argentina's daily Covid cases rise to record, deaths stay low

Covid isolation period trimmed from 10 to 7 days for vaccinated

Covid cases in Argentina rise to highest since June record

Daily Covid infections jump past 5,000 as Omicron fears grow

Officials preach caution as Argentina sees rise in infections

Argentina confirms first case of Omicron Covid-19 variant

Argentina tightens Covid rules amid fears over new variant

Argentina will offer third Covid vaccine dose to ‘entire population’

Government approves Sinopharm vaccine for children aged 3 to 11

Regions express unease at rolling back of facemask rules

Details of the government's new Covid restrictions

Quirós: It’s not time for porteños to ‘remove their facemasks’

Government unveils plan to ease Covid restrictions, reopen borders

Argentina eases travel curbs as midterm campaign ramps up

Argentina receives first shipment of Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine

​​Vizzoti warns it is 'impossible to hold back' Delta strain

Delta case of community circulation detected in Buenos Aires Province

Vizzotti: First shipment of 580,000 Pfizer vaccines will arrive in September

Argentina raises limit on returning residents to 1,700 places a day

Government signs deal with Pfizer for 20 million Covid-19 vaccines

Argentina chides Russia as vaccine delays hurt government

Government hopes to ramp up vaccination amid opposition criticism

President extends Covid restrictions as death toll tops 84,000

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Vizzoti warns it is 'impossible to hold back' Delta strain