HEALTH & SOCIETY 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.