News of public health

Covid surge: Officials recommend use of face-masks on public transport

11-12-2022 09:04 Rise in coronavirus cases in Buenos Aires City and Province prompts Transport Ministry officials to call on passengers to return to wearing face-masks.

Coronavirus pandemic

National government ends mandatory use of Covid-19 facemasks

21-09-2022 11:04 National government ends compulsory use of Covid-19 facemasks in enclosed spaces, schools and public transport; Decision now lies in hands of regional governments.

Coronavirus Pandemic

Brazil to lift public health emergency 'in coming days,' says health minister

18-04-2022 10:35 Brazil's Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga said Sunday the public health emergency measures in place for over two years will soon end, citing a drop in the number of deaths and infections.

Human rights

Trailblazing Mexican trans clinic fights prejudice

10-11-2021 16:56 Mexico has opened its first public clinic for the trans community, ensuring that discrimination doesn't prevent urgent healthcare.

POLITICS & THE PANDEMIC

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

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

Venezuela to begin Covid immunisation programme with Sputnik V

18-02-2021 12:44 President Nicolás Maduro announces healthcare workers, legislators, members of the Armed Forces and authorities will start to receive Covid-19 vaccines, with mass immunisation campaign is planned for April.

News of public health

Covid surge: Officials recommend use of face-masks on public transport

National government ends mandatory use of Covid-19 facemasks

Brazil to lift public health emergency 'in coming days,' says health minister

Trailblazing Mexican trans clinic fights prejudice

Covid tsunami

Covid-19 second wave arrives with exhausted economy, citizenry

Venezuela to begin Covid immunisation programme with Sputnik V

Five of eight accused of killing Fernando Báez Sosa handed life sentences

Báez Sosa’s parents say judges ‘fell short with sentences’

10 hidden spots in Argentina to enjoy this summer

Lucio Dupuy trial: Mother, partner found guilty of killing five-year-old

Báez Sosa trial: Who was convicted and what was their sentence?

Qué dice la ley y en qué momento podrían salir de prisión los cinco rugbiers condenados a perpetua

La Policía de la Ciudad recluta jóvenes para unirse a la fuerza: cuáles son los requisitos y cuál es el sueldo

Recusan a Horacio Rosatti y acusan a la Corte de ocultarlo

Alerta meteorológico a corto plazo por fuertes tormentas y granizo en Buenos Aires

Sierra Chica, el violento penal donde podrían ir los rugbiers condenados por el crimen de Báez Sosa