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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

Officials debate future of quarantine, likely to limit public transport

15-06-2020 16:10 National, Buenos Aires City and provincial health ministers meet to debate future of quarantine and preventative steps to tackle Covid-19, as officials in Chaco announce return to stricter lockdown in province.

Coronavirus quarantine

Chaco Governor Capitanich orders total quarantine of province

18-03-2020 15:41 Jorge Capitanich takes "drastic" measures to shut off region until March 31, closing nine border crossings; Mayor of El Calafate orders mandatory quarantine and shuts off city after tourist tests positive for Covid-19.

ELECTION 2019

Jorge Capitanich wins race to become next governor of Chaco Province

15-10-2019 10:20 Current mayor of Resistencia, who led the northeastern province as governor from 2007 to 2013, hails 'boost' for 'Fernández-Fernández' presidential ticket after being returned to office by voters.