CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC President Alberto Fernández given third dose of Sputnik V vaccine 06-12-2021 22:45 Argentina's president given booster shot at his office in the Casa Rosada, telling citizens "it's important that we give ourselves reinforcements."
Coronavirus vaccines Russia expects WHO approval of Sputnik V vaccine by year-end 16-11-2021 10:16 Russia’s Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine is on track to be approved by the WHO by the end of the year, according to the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund.
Covid-19 vaccines Argentina has paid for 46% of its Covid vaccine contracts 24-09-2021 22:08 As of September 9, the government had shelled out almost US$700 million to buy Covid-19 vaccine doses – less than half of the total funds it has agreed to pay to buy 130 million shots.
Covid-19 vaccines 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.
Covid-19 vaccines Argentina starts distributing version of local Sputnik vaccine 12-08-2021 16:32 Argentina on Thursday began distributing the first batch of more than one million doses of the Russian Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine produced domestically.
VACCINES FOR SALE? The Sputnik saga continues 07-08-2021 11:44 Several sub-national jurisdictions throughout Argentina have announced their own plans to procure Covid-19 vaccines. Both Buenos Aires City and the provinces of Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Mendoza, Salta and Jujuy have come out publicly with their plans to purchase the inoculations, yet not a single one has arrived to the country yet. by Agustino Fontevecchia
Covid-19 vaccines Sputnik V: From vaccine hope to frustration for Latin America 05-08-2021 14:19 Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine was the first to arrive in the region, but eight months in, a critical shortage of the second dose is weighing heavily on governments with limited alternatives.
Covid-19 vaccines Argentina to combine Sputnik V with Moderna, AstraZeneca vaccines 04-08-2021 21:10 Individuals who received a first dose of Sputnik V will be able to apply for another shot to complete their vaccination plan or wait, Health Minister Carla Vizzoti announces.
Covid-19 vaccines Russia promises to solve Sputnik V delivery delays this month 04-08-2021 15:41 Backers of Sputnik V say that "all delays will be completely resolved" during August, following complaints from several countries.
Covid-19 vaccines Argentina to produce three million Sputnik V second doses in August 03-08-2021 16:40 Gamaleya Institute in Moscow approves mass production of the second dose of the Sputnik V vaccine against Covid-19 in Argentina, after successful quality control tests. Laboratorios Richmond has started production, with 150,000 shots expected this week.
VACCINES FOR SALE? Lacking a million Sputnik V vaccines, San Juan wants its 18 million euros back 30-07-2021 22:13 Provincial government’s contract for shots, signed with German middlemen, has fallen through, adding to the claims of the national government against the Russian lab. Now San Juan wants its money back. by Brenda Funes
VACCINE DIPLOMACY Russia’s global vaccine ambitions stumble during supply shortage 30-07-2021 17:09 The Kremlin’s ambitions to win soft-power dividends around the world from Russia’s Covid-19 vaccine are being hampered by delays in delivering Sputnik V to foreign buyers clamouring for supplies.
Covid-19 vaccines Government signs deal with Pfizer for 20 million Covid-19 vaccines 27-07-2021 09:52 After months of negotiations, Health Minister Carla Vizzotti confirms Argentina has signed deal with US pharma giant Pfizer for 20 million Covid-19 vaccines.
Coronavirus pandemic More than half of population now vaccinated with one dose 23-07-2021 23:48 More than half of Argentina’s population has now been vaccinated against Covid-19, but the landmark was this week overshadowed by concerns over a lack of supply of Sputnik V vaccine shots.
Covid-19 vaccines Government complains to Russia over Sputnik vaccine delivery delays 22-07-2021 16:29 Argentina complains to Russia about delays in delivering second doses of its Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine in a letter warning of breach of contract repercussions.
Bloomberg Argentina chides Russia as vaccine delays hurt government 22-07-2021 16:04 Argentina's government complains to Russia over delays in delivering its Sputnik V vaccine, saying the lack of supplies has left country in a “very critical situation.”
COVID-19 VACCINES Laboratorios Richmond set to begin manufacturing Sputnik V second doses 30-06-2021 17:17 President of the Laboratorios Richmond pharmaceutical firm, Marcelo Figueiras, confirms that local production of the second dose of the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine will start next Monday.
COVID-19 VACCINES Russia confirms Sputnik V second doses will arrive next week 25-06-2021 02:47 Apart from the new cargoes, it is announced that Laboratorios Richmond will begin producing the second component in the next few days.
SPUTNIK VIDA Laboratorios Richmond says first 450,000 doses of Sputnik jab are ready 19-06-2021 09:10 Argentine lab says it has completed production of first batch of 448,625 doses. Government has now taken delivery of more than 20 million vaccines from overseas, with more on way next week.
Coronavirus pandemic Government hopes to ramp up vaccination amid opposition criticism 11-06-2021 23:45 Argentina’s death toll from Covid-19 continues to rise and healthcare professionals are feeling the strain.
COVID-19 VACCINES Argentina set to receive Sputnik vaccine's active ingredient from Russia 07-06-2021 17:32 Aerolíneas Argentinas flight heads to Moscow to pick up back the first consignment of active ingredients for producing Sputnik V in Argentina. Fresh delays in the arrival of AstraZeneca vaccine deliveries.
Coronavirus vaccines More than three million vaccines arrive, Pfizer controversy rages on 04-06-2021 23:41 Pfizer controversy takes over political debate as Cabinet Chief Santiago Cafiero appears before Congress.
SPUTNIK VIDA Fernández, Putin confirm production of Sputnik vaccine in Argentina 04-06-2021 23:07 President showers Russian leader with praise as nations confirm mass production of Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine in Argentina will begin imminently.
Covid-19 vaccines Argentina formally starts producing Russia’s Sputnik vaccine 04-06-2021 17:20 Alberto Fernández and Vladimir Putin formally announce that pharmaceutical company Laboratorios Richmond SA will start producing the Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine.
Covid-19 vaccine More than 2.1 million AstraZeneca vaccine doses arrive at Ezeiza 31-05-2021 17:09 Argentina took delivery of more than 2.1 million doses of the AstraZeneca-Oxford University vaccine against Covid-19 on Monday morning, handing a timely boost to the government's mass vaccination campaign.
Coronavirus pandemic Argentina takes delivery of 1.65 million Covid-19 vaccines 24-05-2021 22:18 Government says more than 1.65 million vaccine doses have arrived over the past two days, including just over one million AstraZeneca shots.
VACCINE DIPLOMACY Putin hails relationship with Argentina, says Sputnik deliveries will continue 18-05-2021 14:52 "Regular supplies of the vaccine to Argentina have been organised," says Russian leader.
Covid-19 Vaccines City Hall to begin vaccinating residents aged 55 to 59 14-05-2021 11:50 Buenos Aires will begin vaccinating those aged 55 to 59, as well as those considered strategic personnel and at-risk individuals with pre-existing health conditions, according to City Health Minister Fernán Quirós.
INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO Health Minister Carla Vizzotti: 'What’s happening is a catastrophe' 01-05-2021 00:07 In a week of record deaths from Covid-19, the minister responsible for Argentina’s health system responds: Why there was no shutdown for Easter; Why classrooms should be shut now; What happened to the vaccine orders; What of lab links and relationships with Ginés González García and Hugo Sigman; The role of the media. A feature-length interview with Health Minister Carla Vizzotti. by Jorge Fontevecchia
COVID-19 VACCINES Sputnik VIDA vaccine will be ‘principally for Argentina’ 24-04-2021 01:27 Laboratorios Richmond chief Marcelo Figueras says first batch of homemade Covid-19 vaccine has been produced, with more than 21,000 doses now in Moscow for quality control checks.
INTERVIEW Marcelo Figueiras: ‘Argentina has to achieve health sovereignty’ 24-04-2021 01:22 Marcelo Figueiras, president and leading shareholder of Laboratorios Richmond, discusses the challenges of producing Sputnik VIDA, when production will commence and future investments. by Claudio Celano Gómez
SPUTNIK PRODUCTION Pharmaceutical firm produces first batch of Sputnik V vaccine in Argentina 20-04-2021 13:44 Argentine pharmaceutical firm Laboratorios Richmond says it has complete the first local batch of the Sputnik V vaccine against coronavirus and will be dispatching it to Moscow for quality control checks. Mass production could begin in June.
Covid-19 vaccines New delivery of 800,000 Sputnik V jabs due to arrive in Argentina 19-04-2021 12:18 Flight carrying more than 800,000 Sputnik V vaccines due to arrive at Ezeiza international airport later this evening. With this latest shipment, Argentina will now have taken delivery of more than nine billion doses.
Global pandemic Maduro says Venezuela will produce Cuban Covid-19 vaccine 12-04-2021 14:22 Venezuela has signed an agreement to produce the Cuban coronavirus vaccines in its laboratories according to President Nicolas Maduro.
INTERVIEW: PERIODISMO PURO Pedro Cahn: ‘If things get out of hand, more lockdowns may be necessary’ 03-04-2021 07:14 Dr Pedro Cahn is the Scientific Director of Fundación Huésped, a major NGO devoted to the fight against HIV/AIDS. During the coronavirus pandemic, he has served as part of an expert committee advising the Presidency and the Health Ministry on how to combat the transmission of Covid-19. by Jorge Fontevecchia
Coronavirus vaccination Fernández seeks to speed vaccination campaign; million new doses arrive 02-04-2021 03:31 Shipment of one million doses of Chinese-made Sinopharm vaccine arrives in Argentina, as government vows to ramp up the mass inoculation of citizens.
Covid-19 vaccination drive Cinema makes a comeback, aiding Argentina’s vaccination drive 01-04-2021 17:42 At a movie theatre turned culture centre in Rosario, lucky retirees are getting vaccinated against Covid-19 – and enjoying a few Charles Chaplin movies.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Argentina registers highest daily Covid caseload in two months 27-03-2021 08:26 Almost 13,000 new cases confirmed by authorities, sparking speculation over whether the long-awaited ‘second wave’ has now reached the country.