News of sputnik

Putin’s allies are ordering Sputnik vaccine across Latin America

07-01-2021 16:07 Argentina, Venezuela and now Bolivia have all approved Russia's Sputnik vaccine for emergency use. In all, the countries have placed orders for more than 30 million doses.

Covid-19 vaccine

Anger and allegations after loss of 400 doses of Sputnik vaccine

05-01-2021 23:30 The Buenos Aires Province government and Olavarría City Hall swapped angry accusations on Tuesday when 400 doses of the Sputnik V vaccine had to be discarded.

VACCINES & POLITICS

Unforced errors and the unlikely prospect of unity

02-01-2021 08:24 It’s time to put aside differences and find a common way forward together, tackling the structural problems that will allow the country to move in the direction of progress.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

BLOOMBERG

Argentina kicks off vaccination drive with Russia’s Sputnik

29-12-2020 13:34 With the initiative, Argentina joins North America, the United Kingdom, European Union, China and Chile in offering preventive shots that are expected to bring the pandemic, its deaths and its disastrous economic effects, to an end.

Covid-19 vaccination

Covid-19 vaccinations begin in provinces across country

29-12-2020 11:51 The government launched its Covid-19 vaccination campaign on Tuesday morning using Sputnik V shots developed by Russia.

Covid-19 vaccine

Kicillof among first to receive Russian vaccine in Argentina

29-12-2020 09:53 Buenos Aires Province governor takes the first dose of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine, as the government's mass immunisation campaign got underway.

Covid-19 vaccine

Vaccination against Covid-19 to begin in Argentina on Tuesday

27-12-2020 09:41 President and provincial governors agree to begin immunisation against Covid-19 on Tuesday, December 29, following arrival of first doses of Russia's Sputnik vaccine in country.

CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

Argentina limits entry to country amid new strains, rising infections

26-12-2020 09:17 Government moves to restrict entry to Argentines and citizens who reside in country, with limited exceptions for foreigners, diplomats and travellers who have previously authorised travel planned. Measures to remain in place until January 8.

COVID -19 VACCINE

Covid vaccinations set to start after Sputnik touches down

26-12-2020 08:54 Government hails ‘mission to Moscow’ and says mass immunisation plan is imminent, as Aerolíneas Argentinas plane completes round-trip to Russia, bringing home 300,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccine.

Covid-19 vaccine

Argentina becomes first Latin American nation to approve Russian vaccine

24-12-2020 01:00 Health Ministry authorises emergency approval of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine, with first shipment expected to arrive in country on Thursday.

Global pandemic

Aerolíneas Argentinas plane heads to Moscow for Covid-19 vaccine

23-12-2020 00:52 Aerolíneas Argentinas plane departs Buenos Aires for a round-trip to Russia that will see crew pick up 300,000 doses of Sputnik V vaccine.

EDITORIAL

This Sputnik has really gone to the moon

19-12-2020 10:16 In recent weeks the Sputnik vaccine has become something of a fetish for this government, while at the same time demonised by opposition media in particular, but neither extreme is justified.

THE WEEK

What we learned this week: December 12 to 19

19-12-2020 10:07 Our weekly round-up of the stories that caught our eye in Argentina over the last seven days.

AS I SEE IT

From Vladimir with love

19-12-2020 08:52 Health experts employed by international organisations complain that the rich countries have gone nationalistic and are hogging all the most promising vaccines which are being developed.

by James Neilson

POLITICS AND THE PANDEMIC

The vaccine conversation

19-12-2020 08:42 These glitches and delays add up to negative headlines. Opposition leaders accused the government of deliberately keeping the public in the dark about the pending approval of the vaccine for those over 60.

by Martín Gambarotta

CORONAVIRUS VACCINE

Government inks deal for 10 million doses of Russia's Covid-19 vaccine

12-12-2020 08:42 Fernández administration puts faith in Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine; President says he’ll be the first in line to take it.

Covid-19 vaccine

Fernández puts faith in Russia's vaccine, says he'll be first in line

10-12-2020 17:21 Government is planning to give Russia's Sputnik vaccine to 10 million vulnerable Argentines before March, President Alberto Fernández announces, before vowing he'll be first in line to take it.

THIS WEEK

What we learned this week: November 7 to 14

14-11-2020 10:21 A round-up of some of the key stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.

CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

Covid-19 vaccines: the five frontrunners

14-11-2020 08:39 Government wants to vaccinate 11 million against Covid-19 next year, with five potential options.

Coronavirus pandemic

Government: Coronavirus vaccine 'won't be mandatory' in Argentina

05-11-2020 16:49 Government officials said Thursday that the deployment of any coronavirus vaccine in Argentina will not be mandatory, as they sought to calm concerns over treatments used to tackle Covid-19.