Coronavirus pandemic Facemasks no longer mandatory in enclosed spaces, says City Hall 16-06-2022 10:51 More than two years on since their introduction, the use of face masks is no longer compulsory in enclosed places in Buenos Aires, City Hall announced this week.
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 Expert warns of ‘great concern’ over rise in Covid-19 cases 03-05-2022 16:21 Infectious disease specialist and government advisor Hugo Pizzi warns of increase in number of Covid-19 infections as colder weather arrives.
Global pandemic Covid-19 in the Americas: Cases fall in several countries, but deaths rise 10-02-2022 13:00 Covid-19 infections are beginning to decline in several countries in the Americas, but deaths have increased, the Pan American Health Organisation said Wednesday.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Argentina surpasses 120,000 deaths from coronavirus 26-01-2022 21:39 Health Ministry reports more than 88,000 Covid-19 cases over last 24 hours. Authorities report 317 deaths, lifting death toll since start of the pandemic to 120,019.
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.
Global pandemic Brazil registers new record 137,000 daily Covid cases 19-01-2022 10:50 Brazil registered a new record number of daily Covid-19 cases of more than 137,000, according to figures supplied by the nation's Health Ministry on Tuesday.
Coronavirus pandemic Argentina sets new daily high of 139,853 Covid cases in 24 hours 14-01-2022 20:11 Argentina’s Health Ministry reported a record high of 139,853 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in 24 hours on Friday, as total infections since the start of the pandemic creep closer to seven million.
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 Pope calls for 'reality therapy' for Covid vaccine opponents 10-01-2022 12:30 Pope Francis says "reality therapy" was needed to battle "baseless information" putting people off getting jabbed.
Coronavirus pandemic Third wave batters Argentina, breaking Covid records 07-01-2022 22:18 More than 110,000 infections over the past 24 hours; Health Ministry posts record-breaking number of new cases for fourth straight day.
Global pandemic Almost 100,000 children lost parents to Covid in Peru 07-01-2022 12:08 Covid-19 killed at least one parent or primary caregiver for nearly 100,000 children in Peru, its government reported Thursday.
Coronavirus pandemic Argentina surpasses 100,000 Covid-19 infections in a day 07-01-2022 02:37 With testing centres overwhelmed by the spread of the Omicron variant, 109,608 new cases and 40 deaths were recorded over the last 24 hours.
Coronavirus pandemic Health Ministry reports record Covid cases for third straight day 07-01-2022 02:02 Argentina posted a record number of Covid-19 cases for a third consecutive day as the Omicron variant surges across Latin America.
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 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.
Global pandemic World hits record Covid cases as WHO warns over Omicron 29-12-2021 13:10 World smashes record number of Covid infections in a week, with France recording more than 200,000 cases on Wednesday.
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 70% now fully vaccinated in Argentina, a year after the first shot was given 28-12-2021 22:27 Wednesday, December 29, marks the first anniversary of the application of the first Covid-19 vaccine on national soil. A year on, with the Delta and Omicron variants surging in Argentina, the government has now taken delivery of more than 100 million doses.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Covid infections soar to 34,000 as third wave hits Argentina 28-12-2021 21:06 Argentina on Tuesday registered 33,902 new cases of Covid-19, with infections now nearing record numbers in what experts have dubbed the country’s “third wave.”
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Covid surge continues as Argentina surpasses 20,000 infections in a day 27-12-2021 23:46 Argentina’s latest coronavirus surge shows no sign of stopping: Health Ministry on Wednesday confirmed highest daily tally in four months.
COVID-19 VACCINES Ecuador makes Covid vaccine obligatory for those aged over five 23-12-2021 20:33 Ecuador becomes the first country to make coronavirus vaccines obligatory for children as young as five, following the arrival of the Omicron variant.
Coronavirus pandemic Quirós: Covid cases are 'increasing significantly' in Buenos Aires 22-12-2021 16:23 City Health Minister Fernán Quirós expressed concern over the upward trend of Covid infections in Buenos Aires and Argentina on Wednesday, as he called on porteños to take care over the holiday season.
Coronavirus pandemic Argentina records highest daily Covid tally in four months 21-12-2021 21:08 Health Ministry reports 9,336 infections over last 24 hours – highest daily tally in Argentina since mid-August.
Coronavirus pandemic Covid cases in Argentina up fivefold in just a month 20-12-2021 20:00 Confirmed cases were up 75.78% over the past week and have risen fivefold over the past month, reaching just over 5,300 on Monday.
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.
VACCINE DIPLOMACY Argentina to donate one million Covid vaccines to Bolivia 17-12-2021 17:17 Health Ministry announces Argentina is to donate one million Covid-19 vaccines to Bolivia.
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 Omicron in Córdoba: 4 confirmed cases and 79 people isolated 14-12-2021 16:30 Traveller from Dubai and three close contacts confirmed as infected with Omicron variant, with 75 others entering preventative isolation; Woman from Santa Fe who recently visited United States also being checked for new strain.
Coronavirus pandemic Argentina to introduce Covid pass for events starting January 1 13-12-2021 15:35 The health pass, accessed via a government app, will serve as proof of vaccination for those wanting to attend events at nightclubs, party halls, group trips and large events both indoors and outdoors.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Virus fears sweep Córdoba as Omicron arrives in Argentina 10-12-2021 23:20 Individual, who entered country on December 2, tests positive and infects eight others, with health officials awaiting confirmation that strain is Omicron.
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 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 introduces mandatory 10-day quarantine for arrivals from Africa 29-11-2021 13:08 As fears over spread of new Omicron Covid-19 variant sweep globe, Argentina's government announces all arrivals from Africa must undergo a 10-day period of mandatory isolation.
Global pandemic Brazil surpasses 600,000 Covid deaths 08-10-2021 19:46 Brazil on Friday surpassed 600,000 deaths from Covid-19. The country of 213 million has also recorded more than 21.5 million cases of the deadly virus.