News of diagnosis

Colombia reaches one million confirmed coronavirus cases

25-10-2020 09:33 Colombia, a nation of 50 million, saw cases peak in August and has seen a decline since, but the country is still continuing to register around 8,000 new infections a day.

Coronavirus pandemic

Government says some negative Covid-19 tests weren’t being counted

21-10-2020 16:39 Health Minister Ginés González García says some provinces are misreporting test data, explaining Argentina's "very high" positivity rate.

Coronavirus pandemic

Argentina surprasses one million Covid-19 infections

19-10-2020 22:32 Health Ministry’s evening update reports more than 12,000 new infections in 24 hours, pushing Argentina past the one-million mark. Country now accounts for roughly 2.5 percent of all confirmed cases worldwide.

Coronavirus pandemic

Covid-19 hits Mar del Plata, as pandemic surges in Argentina

19-10-2020 07:00 Mar del Plata has become an epicentre in a coronavirus surge through Argentina's interior that has given the country the fifth-highest confirmed case total in the world.

Coronavirus pandemic

Argentina now has fifth highest tally of Covid-19 infections worldwide

15-10-2020 02:07 With 14,932 new cases alone on Wednesday and a total of 931,967 infections since the start of the pandemic, Argentina now ranks fifth globally for confirmed cases.

Coronavirus pandemic

Fernández puts 14-day restrictions on movement in 18 provinces

10-10-2020 08:28 Government to tighten measures restricting the movement of people in 18 provinces for two weeks, as Covid-19 infections and fatalities continue to break new records.

Coronavirus pandemic

Argentina records new daily high of 16,000 infections in 24 hours

08-10-2020 17:56 More than 840,000 infections since pandemic began, with 22,226 fatalities. Brazil surpasses five million confirmed cases.

Global pandemic

Trump, still infectious, back at White House — without a mask

06-10-2020 08:11 US President Donald Trump staged a dramatic return to the White House after leaving the military hospital where he was receiving an unprecedented level of care for Covid-19.

US ELECTION 2020

Trump announces he's leaving hospital, says not 'to fear' Covid

05-10-2020 16:34 Donald Trump announces he's leaving the hospital Monday where he was given emergency treatment for Covid-19, telling the nation they have nothing to fear from Covid.

US ELECTION 2020

Trump signals improving health with appearance for supporters

04-10-2020 21:53 US President Donald Trump waves to supporters from motorcade, posts video saying he has "learned a lot about Covid" by "really going to school," as he has battled the virus.

UNITED STATES

White House: Next 48 hours critical for Trump on virus fight

03-10-2020 15:27 Confusing messages about US president's health, as doctors paint a rosy picture and White House officials admit he was given supplemental oxygen before heading to hospital.

Global pandemic

US President Trump hospitalised with Covid-19

02-10-2020 22:24 US president airlifted to military hospital with fever and fatigue; President Fernández sends him a letter wishing him a "speedy recovery."

Global pandemic

US President Trump, First Lady test positive for Covid-19

02-10-2020 02:16 US president reveals he and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus in a late-night tweet.

Coronavirus pandemic

Argentina surpasses 750,000 Covid-19 infections

01-10-2020 02:01 Health Ministry reports new daily high of 14,392 new infections, pushing total confirmed cases past 750,000.

Global pandemic

Worldwide death toll from coronavirus eclipses one million

29-09-2020 00:45 The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus has eclipsed one million, nine months into a crisis that has devastated the global economy, pitted science against politics and forced us to change the way we live, learn and work.

Global pandemic

Millions in Chile capital emerge from lockdown

28-09-2020 19:17 Chile on Monday lifted strict coronavirus lockdown measures for millions of people in the capital Santiago, a month ahead of a key referendum to amend the dictatorship-era constitution.

Coronavirus pandemic

Buenos Aires City reports less than 1,000 infections for ninth straight day

28-09-2020 17:11 Buenos Aires City reported 659 new cases of Covid-19 on Monday morning, the ninth day in a row that the federal capital has reported less than 1,000 infections, according to City Health Minister Fernán Quiros.

Coronavirus pandemic

More than 9,000 new virus cases as infections surpass 710,000

28-09-2020 09:18 Argentina has recorded 711,325 infections of Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic, with more than 129,000 of those still confirmed as active.

Coronavirus pandemic

Virus deaths surpass record high for second straight day

22-09-2020 22:25 Argentina reported a daily high of 470 deaths from Covid-19 on Tuesday, the second straight day that a record number of fatalities has been recorded.

Coronavirus pandemic

Health Ministry confirms 429 new deaths, highest daily toll yet

21-09-2020 23:26 Argentina reported a daily record of 429 deaths from Covid-19 on Monday, bringing the country’s fatalities to 13,482.

Global pandemic

UK public warned to get serious as Covid toll set to surge

21-09-2020 09:02 England is on track for about 50,000 coronavirus cases a day by mid-October and a surging death toll unless the public gets serious about preventive action, top UK advisors warn.

Coronavirus pandemic

High daily tally pushes Argentina past 500,000 infections

08-09-2020 22:23 Country recorded more than 12,000 confirmed cases in a day for only the second time, pushing total past half a million. Death toll reaches 10,405.

Coronavirus pandemic

Argentina surpasses 10,000 Covid-19 deaths

07-09-2020 22:25 Argentina’s coronavirus death toll surpassed 10,000 on Monday, after 271 new fatalities recorded. More than 9,000 new cases, pushing total number of infections close to half a million.

Coronavirus pandemic

Patricia Bullrich tests positive for coronavirus

03-09-2020 19:29 Former security minister and leader of PRO party confirms she has tested positive for Covid-19. She is receiving medical attention at the Azcuénaga branch of Medicus healthcare firm.

Coronavirus pandemic

Argentina’s Covid outbreak worsens with 47% of tests positive

01-09-2020 15:39 Almost 47% of people tested for coronavirus in Argentina get a positive result back. The WHO suggests nations push the rate below 5% for several weeks before reopening their economies.

Global pandemic

Argentina enters global top 10 of coronavirus cases

31-08-2020 23:28 After 164 days of lockdown, Argentina surpasses Chile to enter 10 most affected nations worldwide, with more than 9,000 cases and 200 deaths in last 24 hours.

Coronavirus pandemic

Argentina surpasses 400,000 coronavirus infections

30-08-2020 09:18 More than 9,000 new infections pushes country past 400,000 landmark. Culture Ministry pays tribute to artists and healthcare professionals with

Coronavirus pandemic

Lockdown extended until September 20 amid record infection rates

28-08-2020 22:24 Some restrictions eased: outdoor social gatherings of up to 10 people approved, while restaurants in capital can now serve customers at tables on streets. 11,717 new cases and 222 deaths on Friday.

Coronavirus pandemic

Behind AMBA, Jujuy and Tierra del Fuego now biggest areas of concern

27-08-2020 19:39 Argentina’s most northern and southern provinces, Jujuy and Tierra del Fuego, are now of high concern to officials in the national government, given a recent surge in coronavirus infections.

REGIONAL FOOTBALL

Officials give green light for Copa Libertadores, Sudamericana matches

27-08-2020 18:46 Government officials approve protocol for visiting teams playing in Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana tournaments, which are due to restart in couple of weeks.

Coronavirus pandemic

Argentina sees 10,000 coronavirus infections in 24 hours for first time

27-08-2020 02:59 The Health Ministry reported a new record of 10,550 coronavirus infections in just 24 hours on Wednesday, lifting the total number of cases to date to 370,175.

Coronavirus pandemic

Argentina surpasses 7,000 virus deaths with daily record of fatalities

24-08-2020 22:42 A total of 350,854 cases of Covid-19 and 7,366 deaths from the virus have now been registered since March.

Coronavirus pandemic

Argentina surpasses 300,000 coronavirus cases

18-08-2020 23:43 Health Ministry confirms 235 deaths in 24 hours, lifting death toll to 6,048. Confirmed cases now stand at 305,953.

Coronavirus pandemic

Sergio Berni, Gerardo Morales test positive for coronavirus

14-08-2020 22:43 News broke late Friday that Buenos Aires Province Security Minister Sergio Berni and Jujuy Province Governor Gerardo Morales have both tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

Fernández extends quarantine with appeal for ‘social responsibility’

14-08-2020 22:00 President confirms lockdown restrictions will remain in place until August 30; Stricter measures on cards for five provincial cities.

Global pandemic

Hard-hit countries step up virus measures as cases mount

14-08-2020 19:16 Countries among the hardest hit by the coronavirus unveiled further control measures Friday to battle rising cases, hitting summer tourism and aspects of everyday life around the globe.

BLOOMBERG

After 146 days in lockdown, Argentina's virus problem is only getting worse

12-08-2020 17:15 Argentina’s coronavirus fight is taking a turn for the worse as the nation that implemented one of region's strictest lockdowns sees deaths surge anyway.

Coronavirus pandemic

Officials express concern as Argentina surpasses 5,000 coronavirus dead

12-08-2020 16:49 Argentina surpassed 5,000 deaths from the novel coronavirus on Wednesday after registering a record 325 new fatalities over the last 24 hours, the Health Ministry said.

Coronavirus pandemic

Officials confirm 241 fatalities from Covid-19 in just 24 hours

11-08-2020 22:33 Argentina registers more than 200 deaths in a single day for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic arrived. In total, more than 5,000 fatalities have been recorded to date.

Global pandemic

Brazil surpasses grim milestone of 100,000 coronavirus deaths

09-08-2020 08:38 Just a day after Latin America and the Caribbean became the hardest-hit region in the global pandemic, Brazil reported a total of 100,477 fatalities, joining the United States as the only two countries to surpass the six-digit death mark.

Coronavirus pandemic

Argentina surpasses 7,000 virus cases in a single day

06-08-2020 02:33 Health Ministry confirms more than 7,000 infections in a day for the first time since the pandemic began. Death toll rises to 4,106.

Coronavirus pandemic

Argentina records new daily highs for Covid-19 deaths and infections

04-08-2020 23:30 Argentina registered 168 deaths and 6,792 infections with coronavirus on Tuesday, two record figures for a single day.

Global pandemic

Latin American coronavirus cases top five million

03-08-2020 23:52 Global infections passed 18 million, with Brazil driving the regional surge. South America's largest country has recorded 2.75 million cases, and close to half the region's 202,000 deaths.

Coronavirus pandemic

Government bans social gatherings in Argentina for next 15 days

02-08-2020 22:42 Health Access Secretary Carla Vizzotti confirms ban on social gatherings in all parts of the country until August 16, amid surge of Covid-19 infections and fatalities.

Coronavirus pandemic

Argentina surpasses 200,000 confirmed cases of Covid-19

02-08-2020 21:00 Health Ministry confirms 5,376 new cases, pushing country past 200,000 threshold.

Coronavirus pandemic

Government halts easing of virus lockdown for at least two weeks

31-07-2020 19:00 Officials decide to delay move to further ease confinement measures for at least two more weeks due to the high number of Covid-19 infections and for fear that the health system might collapse.

Coronavirus pandemic

Record Covid-19 highs: 6,377 new cases, 153 deaths in 24 hours

31-07-2020 03:13 As of Thursday, the country has recorded 185,360 confirmed cases, with 3,441 fatalities. According to Health Ministry records, 80,596 have recovered.

Global pandemic

Brazil reopens to foreign visitors arriving by air, despite virus crisis

30-07-2020 11:04 Move comes even as Brazil registered record numbers of daily infections and deaths, bringing the overall figures past 2.5 million and 90,000, respectively.

LONG READ

Misinformation on coronavirus is proving highly contagious in US

30-07-2020 00:06 As the world races to find a vaccine and a cure for Covid-19, there is seemingly no antidote in sight to the burgeoning outbreak of conspiracy theories, hoaxes, anti-mask myths and sham treatments.

Coronavirus pandemic

More than 3,000 deaths from Covid-19 since pandemic began

27-07-2020 23:08 Health Ministry confirms 4,890 new cases and 121 fatalities. In total, Argentina has recorded 167,416 infections and 3,059 deaths since pandemic began.

News of diagnosis

Colombia reaches one million confirmed coronavirus cases

Government says some negative Covid-19 tests weren’t being counted

Argentina surprasses one million Covid-19 infections

Covid-19 hits Mar del Plata, as pandemic surges in Argentina

Argentina now has fifth highest tally of Covid-19 infections worldwide

Fernández puts 14-day restrictions on movement in 18 provinces

Argentina records new daily high of 16,000 infections in 24 hours

Trump, still infectious, back at White House — without a mask

Trump announces he's leaving hospital, says not 'to fear' Covid

Trump signals improving health with appearance for supporters

White House: Next 48 hours critical for Trump on virus fight

US President Trump hospitalised with Covid-19

US President Trump, First Lady test positive for Covid-19

Argentina surpasses 750,000 Covid-19 infections

Worldwide death toll from coronavirus eclipses one million

Millions in Chile capital emerge from lockdown

Buenos Aires City reports less than 1,000 infections for ninth straight day

More than 9,000 new virus cases as infections surpass 710,000

Virus deaths surpass record high for second straight day

Health Ministry confirms 429 new deaths, highest daily toll yet

UK public warned to get serious as Covid toll set to surge

High daily tally pushes Argentina past 500,000 infections

Argentina surpasses 10,000 Covid-19 deaths

Patricia Bullrich tests positive for coronavirus

Argentina’s Covid outbreak worsens with 47% of tests positive

Argentina enters global top 10 of coronavirus cases

Argentina surpasses 400,000 coronavirus infections

Lockdown extended until September 20 amid record infection rates

Behind AMBA, Jujuy and Tierra del Fuego now biggest areas of concern

Officials give green light for Copa Libertadores, Sudamericana matches

Argentina sees 10,000 coronavirus infections in 24 hours for first time

Argentina surpasses 7,000 virus deaths with daily record of fatalities

Argentina surpasses 300,000 coronavirus cases

Sergio Berni, Gerardo Morales test positive for coronavirus

Fernández extends quarantine with appeal for ‘social responsibility’

Hard-hit countries step up virus measures as cases mount

After 146 days in lockdown, Argentina's virus problem is only getting worse

Officials express concern as Argentina surpasses 5,000 coronavirus dead

Officials confirm 241 fatalities from Covid-19 in just 24 hours

Brazil surpasses grim milestone of 100,000 coronavirus deaths

Argentina surpasses 7,000 virus cases in a single day

Argentina records new daily highs for Covid-19 deaths and infections

Latin American coronavirus cases top five million

Government bans social gatherings in Argentina for next 15 days

Argentina surpasses 200,000 confirmed cases of Covid-19

Government halts easing of virus lockdown for at least two weeks

Record Covid-19 highs: 6,377 new cases, 153 deaths in 24 hours

Brazil reopens to foreign visitors arriving by air, despite virus crisis

Misinformation on coronavirus is proving highly contagious in US

More than 3,000 deaths from Covid-19 since pandemic began

Four injured, including two police officers, in shooting incident at Retiro

Fernández de Kirchner calls for political pact to end Argentina’s currency woes

Argentina will open borders to neighbouring countries for summer

Esquel and Trevelin: rare Covid-19 success stories in Argentina

Bolivia's Morales calls for calm after protesters demand junta

Madre de los Etchevehere: Con Dolores no tengo problema, pero con delincuentes no tranzo

Arzobispo de Boston aclara que el Papa Francisco "no aprobó la actividad homosexual"

Jubilaciones: bases a tener en cuenta para el diseño de la nueva fórmula de movilidad

Caso Etchevehere: convocan a una audiencia entre los hermanos para destrabar el conflicto

Fernán Quirós: "No sabemos cuánto dura la inmunidad en pacientes que tuvieron coronavirus"