News of covid

Darkest days of Covid crisis remain fresh in the memory for many

15-10-2021 15:59 Coronavirus infections and fatalities are down in Argentina and intensive care units are getting emptier. Yet the darkest days of the Covid-19 pandemic are indelible memories for doctors, nurses and recovered patients.

Inflation hit 3.5% in September as hikes picked up pace

15-10-2021 01:05 Consumer prices have risen 37% so far this year and 52.5% over last 12 months, according to new data from INDEC national statistics bureau.

Brazil surpasses 600,000 Covid deaths

08-10-2021 19:46 Brazil on Friday surpassed 600,000 deaths from Covid-19. The country of 213 million has also recorded more than 21.5 million cases of the deadly virus.

JPMorgan expects inflation accelerated in September

06-10-2021 10:21 Prices in Argentina probably rose at a faster pace in September after slowing over the previous five months, economists expect.

Poverty in Argentina reached 40.6% in first half of 2021

01-10-2021 21:00 INDEC data shows extreme poverty in Argentina rose to 10.7% of population by end of June; Poverty rate down 1.4 percentage points from the second half of 2020.

The Superclásico is back – and this time, it's public

01-10-2021 20:54 Long-standing coronavirus restrictions mean that two years almost to the day have passed since supporters were last able to witness this showpiece fixture.

by Dan Edwards

Local couples win top tango competition after Maradona tributes

26-09-2021 09:26 With main event hit by Covid-19 pandemic, competition's finals were staged in front of Buenos Aires' famed illuminated Obelisk.

Post-pandemic or a sign of panic?

25-09-2021 10:23 This premature optimism on Covid is clearly feelgood electioneering on the part of a government permanently on the prowl for the lost votes of a fortnight ago.

Turn the page on Covid-19? Not so fast, say experts

24-09-2021 12:43 It's far too soon to declare victory, say experts, who warn that unequal vaccine access could still lead to the emergence of new and more deadly variants of the virus. 

New shipments take Argentina past 67 million Covid-19 vaccine doses

24-09-2021 12:18 As of Friday morning, more than 50 million shots have been applied nationwide.

Brazil's health minister tests positive for Covid-19 at UN gathering

22-09-2021 10:06 Brazil's Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga tested positive for Covid-19 Tuesday after attending the UN General Assembly in New York.

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.

Government forecasts 33% inflation, 4% growth in 2022 Budget

17-09-2021 14:07 Economy Minister Martín Guzmán meets deadline, submitting Budget bill to Congress at the last possible moment in the dead of night, as crisis raged in the ruling coalition.

Inflation slowed to 2.5% in August, but still expected to clear 48% this year

17-09-2021 10:39 Prices have increased 32.3% so far in 2021, according to official data, and by 51.4% over last 12 months.

More than five million now recovered from Covid in Argentina

11-09-2021 10:08 Cases continue to decline; Government receives first shipment of Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine.

Pandemic gives 9/11 conspiracists fresh impetus

11-09-2021 00:01 Twenty years after al-Qaeda terrorists flew two hijacked aircraft into the North and South Towers of the World Trade Center, conspiracy theorists are more emboldened than ever.

Funding gap forces British Council to scale back

09-09-2021 14:12 The British Council, which promotes UK cultural and language relations overseas, will scale back its work in 20 countries due to a pandemic funding shortfall. Offices in a number of nations to be shuttered, including Chile and Uruguay, according to reports.

Brazil's health regulator hacked after Argentina qualifier controversy

09-09-2021 13:27 Brazil coach Tite says "not everything is allowed" in football, in reference to the September 5 World Cup qualifier against Argentina, aborted minutes after kick-off over alleged Covid-19 quarantine breaches.

Sinopharm delivery takes Argentina to 55 million vaccines against Covid-19

04-09-2021 10:12 According to government data, 46.3% of citizens aged over 18 have now completed their immunisation programme against Covid-19.

by James Grainger

Judge Casanello sends 'Olivosgate' probe to San Isidro

04-09-2021 09:57 Investigation into birthday party at Olivos presidential residence last year will be picked up by federal courts in San Isidro. President Alberto Fernández among the accused.