News of public health

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.

Coronavirus in Patagonia

Bariloche covered in snow but stripped of tourists, thanks to Covid-19

30-06-2020 17:37 Snow has fallen in Bariloche, but the streets and slopes are quiet in the famed tourist destination. Local businesses estimate that losses this month alone will be around 3.6 billion pesos (about US$48 million).

100 DAYS OF QUARANTINE

100 days of quarantine

27-06-2020 07:48 On March 20, President Alberto Fernández told the nation in a televised address that all citizens would enter a mandatory quarantine period in an effort to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Though restrictions in some regions have now been loosened, many Argentines are today waking up this morning to their 100th day of lockdown. Here’s a look back at how the pandemic has changed our lives.

by Michael Soltys

Opinion & Analysis

Uruguay quietly beats coronavirus, distinguishing itself from neighbors

16-06-2020 17:07 As Latin America struggles to contain coronavirus, Uruguay has managed to keep case numbers low and will allow students to return to school by June 29.

Coronavirus pandemic

89% of Argentines live in households that received state assistance in April

16-06-2020 16:30 Around 40 million people live in households in which at least one individual received some form of state assistance during April, says report issued by Productive Development Ministry.

Coronavirus Pandemic

Officials debate future of quarantine, likely to limit public transport

15-06-2020 16:10 National, Buenos Aires City and provincial health ministers meet to debate future of quarantine and preventative steps to tackle Covid-19, as officials in Chaco announce return to stricter lockdown in province.

Periodismo puro / Interview

Rifat Atun: 'The coronavirus pandemic has increased inequality'

11-06-2020 17:48 Dr Rifat Atun, professor of Global Health Systems at Harvard, tells Jorge Fontevecchia in an interview that it will "probably take around 10 to 12 months before a vaccine is available globally."

Global pandemic

In poor regions, easing virus lockdowns brings new risks

09-06-2020 13:37 Monday saw the biggest-ever one-day total of coronavirus cases: more than 136,000 cases, 75 percent of which were from 10 countries in the Americas and South Asia.

quarantine protocol

More than 20,000 shops reopen in Buenos Aires City

08-06-2020 14:24 Runners were everywhere and more than 20,000 clothes and shoe shops in the capital were allowed to open on Monday, as Argentina began a gradual reopening following more than two months of coronavirus lockdown.

Vaccine development

Argentina joins the world race to develop a coronavirus vaccine

02-06-2020 13:05 Argentine scientists take first steps in developing an oral formulation to prevent infection from SARS-CoV-2. It will be the first initiative of its kind in Latin America.

by Enrique Garabetyan

AS I SEE IT

Epidemiologists versus economists

09-05-2020 11:01 There are few places in which the habit of assuming that economic policy should be left to would-be ethicists is more firmly entrenched than it is in Argentina.

by James Neilson

Coronavirus pandemic

Lockdown set for extension beyond May 10, with measures eased in some provinces

06-05-2020 16:49 Nationwide lockdown to tackle the spread of the novel Covid-19 coronavirus will be extended by the government beyond the current May 10 expiration date, but some restrictions look set to be lifted in select provinces.

Coronavirus Pandemic

First two Covid-19 cases confirmed in Villa 31 shantytown

24-04-2020 17:25 A 43-year-old woman and 35-year-old woman have tested positive for Covid-19 in the villa, located in Retiro.

Coronavirus Pandemic

Criminal cases opened for spreading disinformation about Covid-19

20-04-2020 08:00 At least 12 criminal cases have been opened against a number of individuals accused of "public intimidation," a crime which can result in up to six years in prison.

Coronavirus Pandemic

Coronavirus: 63% of deceased in Argentina had previous illnesses

15-04-2020 19:10 As of Monday, main age range of those infected involved people aged between 20 and 59, with the average age being 45 years. Average age of the deceased, in comparison, falls at 70.

by Florencia Ballarino

Coronavirus Pandemic

Three provinces – Catamarca, Chubut, Formosa – still have no Covid-19 cases

09-04-2020 18:43 There are more than 1,795 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Argentina, yet three provinces have yet to officially report a diagnosis of Covid-19. Why?

Coronavirus Pandemic

Casa Rosada, provincial governments now recommend using face masks

08-04-2020 17:38 Amid debate over their effectiveness, some provincial governments in Argentina have ordered citizens to use face-masks when leaving their homes – now the Casa Rosada is suggesting people make their own.

Coronavirus Pandemic

Surveys show strong support for Fernández's handling of virus crisis

27-03-2020 15:26 Although economic concerns run high among the Argentine population, polling suggests most Argentines approve of Peronist leader's measures to mitigate the harms of Covid-19.

by Jennifer Heiman

Coronavirus Pandemic

Virus death toll rises to eight, after deaths in CABA, Resistencia

25-03-2020 18:05 Argentina suffers its worth statistical day of the coronavirus pandemic to date, recording two new deaths and a record-high 117 confirmed cases in 24 hours. Officials are awaiting the results of tests on a ninth potential death.

Coronavirus Pandemic

World Bank lends US$300 million to Argentina to tackle virus

25-03-2020 16:41 Disbursement intended to strengthen social security system and minimise the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus Pandemic

Argentina to build 8 emergency hospitals to help fight coronavirus, says Fernández

18-03-2020 13:28 “We are going to work tirelessly to complete the projects quickly,” the president promised after announcing multi-million-peso measures to tackle the pandemic.

Coronavirus pandemic

Kicillof on coronavirus: 'Resisting self-isolation is very irresponsible'

12-03-2020 16:04 In response to the WHO declaring the Covid-19 outbreak a "pandemic," Buenos Aires Province governor calls for "caution, prevention and calm."

Coronavirus Outbreak

Two new cases of Coronavirus confirmed in Argentina, lifting total to 19

10-03-2020 23:39 Two new individuals test positive for the Covid-19 coronavirus, bringing total number of confirmed cases in Argentina to 19.

Healthcare

Protests from medical residents in Buenos Aires force annulment of law

09-12-2019 07:00 After five day of protests against what some branded a “regressive” law to regulate working conditions, residents get buy-in from City lawmakers to create new legislation together.

by Carly Graf

CORRUPTION TRIAL

Court grants Fernández de Kirchner permission for fourth trip to Cuba

16-08-2019 10:12 Former president granted permission to leave country for eight days and miss hearings from her trial regarding alleged fraud in public works projects.

ABORTION DEBATE

Activists on both sides mark one-year anniversary of abortion vote

08-08-2019 18:44 A year ago today, the Senate rejected by seven votes a measure to legalise abortion in the first 14 weeks of pregnancy. The battle, however, is far from over.