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CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

Covid-19 surge takes Argentina past 10,000-infection barrier

23-05-2020 07:36 Buenos Aires City and Province to retain tight restrictions, as officials confirm 718 infections and 14 deaths in 24 hours. President to announce next steps at press conference later today.

Coronavirus outbreak

How did Covid-19 spread? Viral genetics leave trail of clues

25-03-2020 08:53 A small team of biologists spanning the globe unravels — and tweets out — the virus’ stealthy transmission patterns in near real-time.

CORONAVIRUS CONSEQUENCES

Coronavirus casts another shadow over Argentina’s economy

14-03-2020 08:48 Consultancy firms predict outbreak will deepen economic turmoil in 2020, shaving as much as 0.5% off GDP

by Fermin Koop

Coronavirus pandemic

Fernández leads urgent meeting on Covid-19 with ministers and virus experts

13-03-2020 13:13 Government officials and experts huddle for talks on crisis as Argentina draws up measures to tackle the virus.

BEEB IN ARGENTINA

BBC brings World Questions panel debate to Buenos Aires

28-02-2020 13:02 BBC and British Council partner up to host an interactive debate on Argentina's new government and the country's future. Learn how you can sign up for this free event.

BLOOMBERG: OPINION

Argentina’s government needs to speak with one voice on debt

21-02-2020 08:38 Before Argentina can come up with a solid economic plan, it needs a credible political pact. That takes a government which speaks with one voice, mutes the palace incendiaries and treats debt and economic recovery not as a passion play but as part of a national business plan.

by Mac Margolis