Coronavirus Pandemic Covid cases continue to rise in Argentina, rising 28% from previous week 23-05-2022 16:20 More than 43,000 Covid-19 infections recorded over past seven days; Over last month, confirmed cases have soared 284%.
HEALTH Experts warn cases of syphilis and herpes on the rise among adolescents 16-05-2022 17:34 Experts warn that cases of syphilis and herpes simplex are on the rise in Argentina, especially among the youth. by Enrique Garabetyan
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 Nine evacuated as Covid-19 hits Antarctic research base 21-01-2022 02:56 For the first time since the start of the pandemic the coronavirus has reached an Argentine research base in Antarctica, causing the evacuation of nine unvaccinated staff who tested positive for Covid-19.
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 World set to ring in another pandemic Christmas 24-12-2021 08:58 Omicron's rise has heralded another pandemic-tinged Christmas for billions across the world; Argentina's government records 13,456 cases in a day – a threefold rise in just a week.
Coronavirus pandemic Darkest days of Covid crisis remain fresh in the memory for many 15-10-2021 15:59 Coronavirus infections and fatalities are down in Argentina and intensive care units are getting emptier. Yet the darkest days of the Covid-19 pandemic are indelible memories for doctors, nurses and recovered patients.
'FREEDOM DAY' IN ENGLAND England lifts Covid curbs as scientists warn of surge in cases 19-07-2021 11:21 British government lifts pandemic restrictions on daily life in England, scrapping all social distancing rules in a step slammed by scientists and opposition parties as a dangerous leap into the unknown.
FOOTBALL Covid outbreak threatens River Plate's Libertadores game 17-05-2021 22:23 River Plate reported six more Covid-19 cases among players and staff on Monday, leaving the club struggling to raise a side for this week's Copa Libertadores group clash with Colombia's Sante Fe.
INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO Fernán Quirós: 'The average age of people in ICUs has gone down in this wave' 08-05-2021 00:30 Dr. Fernán Quirós discusses Covid-19 infections, deaths and the state of intensive care units. The Buenos Aires City Health Minister, who says he has a continuous dialogue with Health Minister Carla Vizzotti, says the most essential thing during the pandemic is to seek agreement and cooperation. by Jorge Fontevecchia
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Rodríguez Larreta vows to challenge school closures before Supreme Court 17-04-2021 08:00 Buenos Aires City Mayor says he will do “everything possible to have children in class on Monday,” after president orders schools in AMBA to close for two weeks.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Daily Covid cases clear 29,000; Fernández refuses to roll back restrictions 17-04-2021 07:54 President Alberto Fernández warned Friday that he will not tolerate a "rebellion" against newly tightened restrictions despite heavy criticism, as second wave slams Argentina.
POLITICS & THE PANDEMIC It’s Kici-Time! 17-04-2021 07:25 The emergence of Kicillof and his worldview is part of an electoral strategy aimed at antagonising the opposition, particularly the figure of City Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta. by Agustino Fontevecchia
Global pandemic From hero to zero: Uruguay's coronavirus boomerang 16-04-2021 17:02 Uruguay is going through its worst moment of the pandemic, months after being hailed as an example.
ARGENTINE FOOTBALL AFA’s restrictions may prove too little, too late for local football 10-04-2021 08:28 A costly shutdown looks inevitable for Argentina’s top flight, after more than 100 players test positive for Covid-19. by Dan Edwards
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Covid-19 second wave arrives with exhausted economy, citizenry 10-04-2021 07:26 Government introduces new restrictions after surge in infections, hoping to tread thin line between economic pain and healthcare gain.
Global pandemic Uruguay, once Covid haven, suffers record infections and deaths 09-04-2021 15:25 Uruguay is grappling with one of the world’s highest Covid infection rates, with scores killed weekly, schools shut and a confused and weary population searching for answers.
Global pandemic Brazil's Bolsonaro snubs new lockdown calls 08-04-2021 11:44 Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro doubled down on his opposition to lockdown measures to contain Covid-19 Wednesday, as experts warned a largescale stay-at-home was "absolutely necessary" to slow a deadly surge of the coronavirus.
Global pandemic More than 80% of intubated Covid patients die in Brazil 31-03-2021 10:27 More than 80% of Covid-19 patients who have to be intubated in Brazil have died since the start of the second wave of infections ravaging the country, according to researchers.
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 Argentina suspends flights from Brazil, Chile and Mexico 26-03-2021 10:22 Government announces that flights to Argentina from Brazil, Chile and Mexico will be suspended starting this Saturday, March 27.
Global pandemic In Brazil, Covid is increasingly hitting the young 23-03-2021 10:10 There are fewer wrinkles and less grey hair among patients in Brazil's intensive care units as the country reels from a surge in Covid-19 that is increasingly hitting people under 60.
LATIN AMERICA Covid surges back in Brazil, sparking fears in Argentina 20-03-2021 07:30 Covid-19 is raging in Brazil, where intensive care units are more than 80 percent full in 25 out of 27 states. In Rio, the rate is 95 percent.
Global pandemic Under fire, Brazil's Bolsonaro tones down on Covid 17-03-2021 10:26 With Brazil registering record daily death tolls from Covid-19, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is changing his traditionally pandemic-sceptic tune.
Global pandemic Bolsonaro changes health minister again, as Brazil's Covid cases surge 16-03-2021 09:19 Bolsonaro to appoint cardiologist Marcelo Queiroga as health minister, the fourth to hold the post during the pandemic, as the country's health system staggers amid surging Covid-19 cases.
IDOL’S LAST DAYS Leaked messages reignite controversy over Maradona’s death 06-02-2021 09:25 Scandalous new details of Diego Maradona’s final days emerged this week, as rows and allegations continue to swirl over the late footballing legend’s death.