News of first wave

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%.

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.

City Hall loosens Covid restrictions on gatherings, outdoor events

09-07-2021 01:41 Buenos Aires City government authorises meetings of up to 20 people outdoors and says offices can now be at 30% capacity. Starting next month, cultural events will be allowed, with a 1,000-person cap on attendance.

Deadly heat wave slams Canada, United States

30-06-2021 18:29 Millions in western Canada and the northwestern United States were under heat alerts this week as the region experienced record-breaking temperatures — police reported dozens of deaths likely linked to the scorching conditions.

Argentina surpasses three million Covid-19 infections

03-05-2021 11:20 Argentina surpassed three million confirmed cases of Covid-19 on Sunday, after the Health Ministry reported more than 11,000 new infections.

Government likely to tighten Covid restrictions before weekend

26-04-2021 21:52 Ministers meet with Cabinet Chief Santiago Cafiero, Health Minister Carla Vizzotti and expert scientific advisory group at Casa Rosada, with new restrictions set to be announced in the coming days.

Vizzotti concerned by rising coronavirus cases and new strains

14-04-2021 18:18 With a sharp rise in coronavirus cases in the past 10 days and concerns over the spread of new strains in national territory, government officials are meeting to assess the impact of the latest lockdown measures.

Covid tsunami

10-04-2021 08:52 The second wave is here and it already looks challenging. A winter of discontent looms ahead of the midterm elections.

by Martín Gambarotta

Government prepares new restrictions as second wave hits

06-04-2021 22:50 Government finalising new decree introducing more restrictions to tackle Covid-19 second wave, as Argentina registers record daily high of more than 20,000 confirmed cases.

Argentina records new Covid daily high: 20,870 cases in last 24 hours

06-04-2021 17:46 The second wave has officially arrived in Argentina – officials confirmed a new record of 20,870 cases in 24 hours on Tuesday.

Second wave jitters

03-04-2021 08:39 Covid cases in Argentina are picking up faster than ever amid fears of a second wave. It could be punishing for the government if the second wave turns ugly.

by Martín Gambarotta

Vaccination plan advances but with difficulties, as second wave nears

03-04-2021 07:57 Confirmed cases now total 2.37 million, with more than 56,000 fatalities. To date, more than four million vaccines have been given.

In Brazil's Manaus, young people step up as Covid bites

28-01-2021 15:14 As the northern Brazilian city of Manaus battles soaring Covid-19 cases and a new variant of the virus, young volunteers offer a helping hand. One group distributes essential items, while a young woman connects patients with family members.

Unforced errors and the unlikely prospect of unity

02-01-2021 08:24 It’s time to put aside differences and find a common way forward together, tackling the structural problems that will allow the country to move in the direction of progress.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Mendoza hospital makes preparations, fearing Covid-19's second wave

14-11-2020 08:44 Mendoza’s Central Hospital is enjoying brief respite as cases fall, but staff are not placing their faith in fortune.

France, Germany head towards lock down as virus surges in Europe

29-10-2020 14:27 Bars, restaurants and services prepared Thursday to shut down in France and Germany as countries around the world grapple with how far to push lockdown measures amid a surging tide of coronavirus cases.