THE WEEK What we learned this week: April 3rd- April 10th 10-04-2021 09:22 The stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Political differences laid bare as City, Province split on measures 10-04-2021 07:20 Buenos Aires Province Governor Axel Kicillof warns that “Covid tsunami” is hitting Argentina as new restrictions are introduced.
GLOBAL PANDEMIC Pandemic spins out of control in Brazil: 3,650 dead in just one day 27-03-2021 08:30 São Paulo’s Butantan biomedical institute announces it is developing a “100 percent Brazilian” vaccine against Covid-19.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Argentina registers highest daily Covid caseload in two months 27-03-2021 08:26 Almost 13,000 new cases confirmed by authorities, sparking speculation over whether the long-awaited ‘second wave’ has now reached the country.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Vaccine delays force government onto defensive, Fernández preaches caution 20-03-2021 07:18 President Fernández admits Argentina has received only 6% of the vaccines it has ordered, as another shipment of 330,000 doses of Sputnik V vaccine lands at Ezeiza.
THE WEEK What we learned this week: January 16 to 23 23-01-2021 09:26 A collection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
THE WEEK What we learned this week: January 9 to 16 16-01-2021 08:19 The key stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
GLOBAL PANDEMIC Global Covid-19 death toll passes two million 16-01-2021 07:37 The global death toll from Covid-19 passed two million on Friday, with the WHO urging mass vaccinations.
THE WEEK What we learned this week: January 2 to 9 09-01-2021 08:24 Our pick of the headlines from the last seven days in Argentina.
VACCINES & POLITICS 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
THE WEEK What we learned this week: December 19 to 26 26-12-2020 10:49 A collection of the stories that caught our eye this week in Argentina. by Michael Soltys
GLOBAL PANDEMIC One million vaccinated but US officials admit rollout behind schedule 26-12-2020 10:02 More than a million US citizens have now received the first dose of their Covid-19 vaccines.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Argentina limits entry to country amid new strains, rising infections 26-12-2020 09:17 Government moves to restrict entry to Argentines and citizens who reside in country, with limited exceptions for foreigners, diplomats and travellers who have previously authorised travel planned. Measures to remain in place until January 8.
THE WEEK What we learned this week: December 5 to 12 12-12-2020 09:23 The stories that made the headlines over the last seven days.
CORONAVIRUS VACCINE Government inks deal for 10 million doses of Russia's Covid-19 vaccine 12-12-2020 08:42 Fernández administration puts faith in Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine; President says he’ll be the first in line to take it.
THE WEEK What we learned this week: October 17 to 24 24-10-2020 08:30 Headlines and stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Fernández extends lockdown for further 14 days 24-10-2020 08:13 Attention switches to eight Covid-19 hotspots; City Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta unveils new loosened rules for capital.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC New records, same problem: Covid-19 continues to ravage Argentina 17-10-2020 09:50 With more than 25,000 dead and close to a million infected, Argentina now ranks fifth for confirmed cases worldwide. Week closes with record high caseloads.
THE WEEK What we learned this week: October 3 to 10 10-10-2020 09:56 Our pick of the stories from the last seven days in Argentina.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Education officials authorise return of classes under ‘traffic light’ scheme 10-10-2020 08:39 Federal Education Council unanimously approves re-opening of classrooms in educational institutions, subject to the discretion of each district.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Death toll reaches 15,000 as Covid-19 surge continues 26-09-2020 09:17 More than 400 fatalities and 12,000 new cases confirmed Friday as total infections nears 700,000.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Government extends coronavirus lockdown until October 11 19-09-2020 08:33 Government warns citizens not to relax as infections reach 613,000. Buenos Aires City to relax some measures as surge in cases draws attention to inland provinces.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Argentina surpasses 11,000 deaths, half-a-million infections 12-09-2020 10:45 Health Ministry says more than 535,000 have now been infected with Covid-19 since pandemic began. Death toll rises to 11,148.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Ledesma sugar refinery at centre of Jujuy's Covid-19 crisis 12-09-2020 09:18 Workers file legal action against Ledesma after deaths of at least 13 workers at company's sugar refinery in northern province of Jujuy. by Nick Evans
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Virus surge continues: 10,684 new cases and 262 fatalities 05-09-2020 10:12 More than 450,000 people have now been diagnosed with Covid-19 in Argentina, as death toll creeps towards 10,000 mark. Argentina now ranks among the top 10 of countries for confirmed cases worldwide and 16th globally for fatalities.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Doctors beg citizens to ‘stay home’ amid fears for health system 05-09-2020 09:45 Medical professionals call on Argentines to respect the coronavirus lockdown, warning the health system is on the “brink of collapse” as country nears 500,000 confirmed cases.
COPA & CORONAVIRUS Libertadores ties in doubt as 18 Boca players test positive for virus 05-09-2020 09:34 Wth Boca's first match against Paraguay’s Libertad less than two weeks away, serious doubts have emerged over how the club will be able to fulfil their fixtures. by Dan Edwards
THE WEEK IN ARGENTINA What we learned this week: August 22 to 29 29-08-2020 09:39 Stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Virus surge pushes Jujuy’s health system to brink of collapse 29-08-2020 08:52 Doctors in the northern region warn hospitals are in a “critical” situation, with high bed occupancy in ICU units.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC More than 8,000 new virus cases for second straight day 22-08-2020 08:34 Health Ministry announces 8,159 new cases recorded on Friday – the second straight day that the amount cleared 8,000. Total number of infections to date now reaches 329,043.
Coronavirus pandemic Hospital staff demand greater support as they remember fallen co-workers 19-08-2020 22:14 Employees at Durand Hospital in the capital demand greater support and better working conditions, as they pay tribute to their health-worker colleagues who died from the novel coronavirus after being infected in the line of duty.
THE LAST SEVEN DAYS What we learned this week: August 8 to 15 15-08-2020 11:05 Stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC ‘I couldn’t stay sitting at home’ – UBA volunteers join hunt for infected 15-08-2020 10:24 Volunteers from University of Buenos Aires are giving up their time and following in UBA’s long tradition, dedicating themselves to the search for the virus and allowing doctors to concentrate on treating the infected.
POLITICS & THE PANDEMIC Don't plan on a plan from Fernández 25-07-2020 08:20 By shunning “plans” Fernández is emulating his former boss, late former president Néstor Kirchner, who preferred to deal with issues as they came along without committing to a plan that could be easily derided. by Martín Gambarotta
EDITORIAL Apocalypse now 11-07-2020 08:27 Quarantine saves thousands of lives but lockdown spells meltdown – both these truths are irrefutable and yet completely in conflict despite the efforts to present this as a false dilemma.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Argentina records highest number of Covid-19 fatalities in single day 04-07-2020 08:14 Health Ministry officials confirm deaths of 52 individuals – Argentina’s highest daily toll to date. With 2,845 people having tested positive over the last 24 hours, infections are continuing to accelerate.