Coronavirus Pandemic Covid cases continue to rise in Argentina, rising 28% from previous week 23-05-2022 16:20 More than 43,000 Covid-19 infections recorded over past seven days; Over last month, confirmed cases have soared 284%.
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.
Coronavirus pandemic 'New wave of Covid cases' still a possibility, warns City health minister 11-04-2022 18:47 Quizzed about evolution of Covid in the capital, Buenos Aires City Health Minister Fernán Quirós recommends porteños continue to use facemasks in enclosed spaces.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Argentina records more than 95,000 Covid cases in a day 05-01-2022 17:28 Covid infections continue to surge, reaching 95,159 over the past 24 hours. Positivity rate for testing now running at 55%.
Coronavirus pandemic Argentina hits new Covid record: 81,210 cases in 24 hours 04-01-2022 18:13 Nation surpasses previous high of 50,506 infections in a day, registered last December, as third wave of Covid-19 slams Argentines.
Coronavirus pandemic 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.
Coronavirus pandemic 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.
Coronavirus pandemic Health Ministry: Argentina has recorded 29 cases of Delta variant to date 22-07-2021 22:54 All but one of the 29 individuals who have tested positive for the Delta variant of Covid-19 on national soil had a recent history of international travel. The other case is someone with an "epidemiological link to a traveller," according to officials.
Coronavirus pandemic City Hall loosens Covid restrictions on gatherings, outdoor events 09-07-2021 01:41 Buenos Aires City government authorises meetings of up to 20 people outdoors and says offices can now be at 30% capacity. Starting next month, cultural events will be allowed, with a 1,000-person cap on attendance.
Climate Change Deadly heat wave slams Canada, United States 30-06-2021 18:29 Millions in western Canada and the northwestern United States were under heat alerts this week as the region experienced record-breaking temperatures — police reported dozens of deaths likely linked to the scorching conditions.
Coronavirus pandemic City Hall loosens Covid-19 restrictions – the measures 25-06-2021 03:21 Buenos Aires City Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta orders slight relaxation in restrictions for restaurants and bars, theatres, gyms
Global pandemic Brazil braces for third wave of Covid-19 07-06-2021 23:23 Brazil, already battered by the pandemic, braces for its third wave of Covid-19 fueled by vaccination delays and lack of containment measures.
Coronavirus pandemic Covid-19 numbers rise: More than 27,000 new cases and 601 deaths 15-05-2021 11:51 New restrictions imposed in Mendoza, San Luis and Catamarca provinces as second wave continues to trouble Argentina.
Coronavirus pandemic Argentina surpasses three million Covid-19 infections 03-05-2021 11:20 Argentina surpassed three million confirmed cases of Covid-19 on Sunday, after the Health Ministry reported more than 11,000 new infections.
Coronavirus pandemic Government likely to tighten Covid restrictions before weekend 26-04-2021 21:52 Ministers meet with Cabinet Chief Santiago Cafiero, Health Minister Carla Vizzotti and expert scientific advisory group at Casa Rosada, with new restrictions set to be announced in the coming days.
Coronavirus Pandemic Vizzotti warns Argentina is in 'worst moment' of coronavirus pandemic to date 21-04-2021 17:03 Health Minister Carla Vizzotti warned Wednesday that Argentina is in "the worst moment" of the coronavirus pandemic to date and asked citizens to take extra care amid Covid-19 second wave surge.
INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND IMF: Latin America rebound imperiled by virus resurgence 15-04-2021 16:52 The economic rebound forecast for Latin American this year faces risks from the recent resurgence of Covid-19 and slow vaccine roll-outs, the International Monetary Fund said.
NEW RESTRICTIONS President extends curfew, shutters schools to curb Covid-19 15-04-2021 00:48 In 18-minute address to nation, Alberto Fernández says health system must be protected and tightens restrictions in Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area, hoping provincial governments will follow suit. Citizens stage pot-banging protest, opposition denounces new rules.
Second Wave Vizzotti concerned by rising coronavirus cases and new strains 14-04-2021 18:18 With a sharp rise in coronavirus cases in the past 10 days and concerns over the spread of new strains in national territory, government officials are meeting to assess the impact of the latest lockdown measures.
POLITICS & THE PANDEMIC Covid tsunami 10-04-2021 08:52 The second wave is here and it already looks challenging. A winter of discontent looms ahead of the midterm elections. by Martín Gambarotta
Coronavirus pandemic Covid-19 second wave: President Fernández announces new restrictions 07-04-2021 21:18 President Alberto Fernández unveils new coronavirus restrictions as second wave of Covid-19 delivers another daily record of confirmed cases.
Covid-19 second wave Doctor warns Argentina could be facing '35,000 cases daily' in next few months 07-04-2021 15:48 Paediatrician and former director of Garrahan children's hospital, Carlos Kambourian, raises concerns over surge in Covid-19 infections in Argentina, the difficulties in implementing measures and the strain on the local healthcare system.
Global pandemic Pandemic policy discord deepens Brazil's Covid chaos 07-04-2021 09:33 Changing and poorly explained quarantines, contradictory judgements, erroneous vaccination forecasts: in Brazil, the global epicentre of the pandemic, the fight against the coronavirus is being conducted in the greatest confusion.
Coronavirus pandemic Government prepares new restrictions as second wave hits 06-04-2021 22:50 Government finalising new decree introducing more restrictions to tackle Covid-19 second wave, as Argentina registers record daily high of more than 20,000 confirmed cases.
Coronavirus pandemic Argentina records new Covid daily high: 20,870 cases in last 24 hours 06-04-2021 17:46 The second wave has officially arrived in Argentina – officials confirmed a new record of 20,870 cases in 24 hours on Tuesday.
Global pandemic Bogotá to impose lockdown as Covid-19 cases rise in Colombia 06-04-2021 15:05 A third wave of coronavirus in Colombia has led to a tightening of sanitary policies, including the implementation of a three-day lockdown in the capital Bogotá over the weekend.
Coronavirus pandemic Vizzotti calls for 'three weeks of effort' as second wave arrives 06-04-2021 14:51 Argentina needs “three weeks of greater effort" by citizens and institutions to reduce infections, Health Minister Carla Vizzotti said Tuesday, describing the so-called 'second wave' as "already a fact."
COVID-19 'SECOND WAVE'? Less growth, higher deficit – potential impact of ‘second wave’ lockdown 05-04-2021 16:15 Productive Development Minister Matías Kulfas has ruled out a repeat of 2020’s dramatic shutdown of economic activity; Economists predict that further restrictions would seriously damage rebound. by Mirta Fernandez
THE WEEK Second wave jitters 03-04-2021 08:39 Covid cases in Argentina are picking up faster than ever amid fears of a second wave. It could be punishing for the government if the second wave turns ugly. by Martín Gambarotta
COVID-19 VACCINATION Vaccination plan advances but with difficulties, as second wave nears 03-04-2021 07:57 Confirmed cases now total 2.37 million, with more than 56,000 fatalities. To date, more than four million vaccines have been given.
Coronavirus pandemic Fernández and Rodríguez Larreta set for ‘second wave’ Olivos meet 02-04-2021 19:16 With the Buenos Aires Province government said to be considering, City officials said Friday that no new restrictions were considered “necessary” for now.
Global pandemic Chile, Bolivia, close borders, Peru locks down in Covid battle 02-04-2021 02:59 Virus surges in Latin America – Chile closes all borders for the month of April; Bolivia shutters frontier with Brazil; Peru goes into Easter lockdown.