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One suicide every three hours in Argentina, Health Ministry reveals

04-05-2023 13:57 Figure emerged from the portfolio’s latest epidemiological report, where it is given as "the fourth cause of death in the 15 to 29 age group.”

Coronavirus pandemic

National government ends mandatory use of Covid-19 facemasks

21-09-2022 11:04 National government ends compulsory use of Covid-19 facemasks in enclosed spaces, schools and public transport; Decision now lies in hands of regional governments.

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.

POLITICS

Government boosts mental health budget in wake of pandemic

26-04-2022 10:56 President Alberto Fernández unveils new ‘National Mental Health Strategy’ with Health Minister Carla Vizzotti. Funding to be doubled, with more focus on training of professionals and care.

Coronavirus pandemic

With 100,000 new cases, Argentina surpasses 8 million Covid infections

25-01-2022 19:30 A total of 8,041,520 confirmed cases of Covid-19 and 119,703 fatalities related to the virus have been recorded since the start of the pandemic, according to official data.

Coronavirus pandemic

Argentina agrees new vaccine deal with Pfizer as third wave surge continues

21-01-2022 19:21 Officials on Friday confirmed 118,171 new cases in 24 hours. To date, almost 7.7 million confirmed cases have been recorded since the start of the pandemic, with 118,969 fatalities, 161 of which were registered the previous day.

CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

Argentina sees record number of infections, but relaxes restrictions

11-01-2022 22:11 Health Minister Carla Vizzotti loosens restrictions for those considered to be close contacts, as Argentina registers record 134,439 new infections over the last 24 hours.

Coronavirus pandemic

Covid cases climb to record high, surpassing 50,000 in 24 hours

30-12-2021 22:03 Daily Covid cases rise to record high as holiday season surge continues, but officials observe that deaths and hospitalisations remain low.

Coronavirus pandemic

Argentina's daily Covid cases rise to record, deaths stay low

29-12-2021 21:12 Argentina reported 42,032 Covid cases Wednesday, a record high, as Omicron continues to spread across the country.

Coronavirus pandemic

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.

CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

Covid cases in Argentina rise to highest since June record

28-12-2021 22:45 Argentina reported 33,902 Covid cases Tuesday, the highest since a daily all-time high reached June 18, amid a budding third wave of the pandemic.

CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

Daily Covid infections jump past 5,000 as Omicron fears grow

18-12-2021 08:00 Health Ministry recorded more than 5,600 new cases on Friday – the highest daily figure since September.

Coronavirus pandemic

Officials preach caution as Argentina sees rise in infections

15-12-2021 14:56 Argentina's Health Ministry reported 4,555 new cases on Tuesday – the highest daily figure since September and a rise of more than 1,000 on the previous day.

CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

Argentina confirms first case of Omicron Covid-19 variant

06-12-2021 09:12 Argentina has confirmed its first case of the Omicron variant of Covid-19, just days after neighbouring Brazil and Chile had also done so.

Coronavirus pandemic

Argentina tightens Covid rules amid fears over new variant

26-11-2021 20:04 Government introduces new Covid rules, including the implementation of a health pass to attend activities in closed spaces, amid growing concerns over a new coronavirus variant identified in South Africa.

Coronavirus vaccines

Argentina will offer third Covid vaccine dose to ‘entire population’

17-11-2021 14:45 Health Minister Carla Vizzotti tells local radio station that people will be offered a third Covid shot "six months after the second dose," with the government aiming to reach all the elderly "before the Autumn."

Covid-19 vaccines

Government approves Sinopharm vaccine for children aged 3 to 11

01-10-2021 21:03 Argentina "will end 2021 with its entire population over three years of age covered and protected,” declares Health Minister Carla Vizzotti.