News of quarantine

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.

Death of Facundo Astudillo Castro

Judge leading probe into Facundo Castro's disappearance removed from case

29-12-2021 15:12 Federal Chamber of Criminal Cassation has removed judge overseeing probe into disappearance and death of Facundo Astudillo Castro from the investigation.

CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

World set to ring in another pandemic Christmas

24-12-2021 08:58 Omicron's rise has heralded another pandemic-tinged Christmas for billions across the world; Argentina's government records 13,456 cases in a day – a threefold rise in just a week.

Coronavirus pandemic

Authorities in Argentina order isolation of cruise ship amid Omicron fears

01-12-2021 15:38 Authorities in Argentina order immediate isolation of a cruise ship arriving in Buenos Aires from Cape Verde, after a case of coronavirus was detected onboard.

TRAVEL & TOURISM

UK cuts 47 countries from Covid travel 'red list,' including Argentina

09-10-2021 12:52 Removal from the "red list" means passengers will no longer be required to enter hotel quarantine. Instead, those required to enter lockdown can spend their 10-day period at a home or private residences.