Coronavirus vaccines Fresh Sputnik batch lifts Argentina's vaccine count to four million doses 01-03-2021 22:24 Government has now managed to acquire four million doses of various coronavirus vaccines, lower than its initial target set last year.
Coronavirus vaccine New shipment: 517,500 doses of Sputnik V arrive in Argentina 01-03-2021 14:08 New shipment of Sputnik V vaccine arrives in Buenos Aires, the government confirmed in a statement.
Coronavirus vaccines Laboratory agrees deal to produce Sputnik V vaccine in Argentina 26-02-2021 14:08 Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine to be produced and manufactured in Argentina by local firm Laboratorios Richmond.
COVID-19 VACCINES Vaccination campaign begins to reach Argentina’s elderly 20-02-2021 05:38 Vaccines start to be given to citizens aged over 70, as government's mass inoculation scheme aganst novel coronavirus enters new phase.
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.
Coronavirus pandemic Covid-19 shots on the market or in development 17-02-2021 13:56 With several Covid-19 vaccines either being rolled out or under trial, here is a rundown of the various stages of their development.
CORONAVIRUS VACCINE Sputnik V: a scientific and political win for Russia 06-02-2021 10:02 First greeted with scepticism, experts have since been convinced of the effectiveness of Russia’s coronavirus vaccine, securing a major political victory for Vladimir Putin.
CORONAVIRUS VACCINE Local labs in talks to produce Sputnik V vaccine 06-02-2021 08:24 Government’s decision to go all-in on Russia's Sputnik V vaccine pays off, as analysis published in 'The Lancet' concludes jab is 91.6% effective.
Coronavirus pandemic Health minister: Argentina has agreements for 62 million vaccine doses 04-02-2021 00:22 Health Minister Ginés González García said Wednesday that Argentina has signed contracts for the provision of some 62 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines.
Coronavirus vaccine Russia's Sputnik V vaccine 91.6% effective, says new study 02-02-2021 09:38 Russia's Sputnik V vaccine is 91.6 percent effective against symptomatic Covid-19, according to a new analysis published in The Lancet on Tuesday.
Coronavirus vaccine Argentina seeking agreement with Russia to produce Sputnik V vaccine 01-02-2021 23:21 Newly appointed ambassador to Russia, Eduardo Zuain, says government is seeking a deal with Russia to manufacture Sputnik V vaccine in Argentina.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC No change except classes: Social distancing to be extended until March 1 30-01-2021 07:50 DISPO measures to be extended for all of February, with decree altered to allow for return of face-to-face classes at schools nationwide.
Covid-19 vaccine Aerolíneas Argentinas flight heads to Russia for vaccine doses after delay 27-01-2021 09:43 Aerolíneas Argentinas plane leaves for Russia on trip to pick up a third batch of Sputnik V coronavirus vaccines, two days after originally scheduled departure.
Coronavirus vaccine Government: Delivery of Russian vaccine to Argentina delayed 26-01-2021 17:56 The scheduled delivery to Argentina this week of doses of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine has been delayed indefinitely, a government source said Tuesday.
Covid-19 vaccine Cristina Fernández de Kirchner latest to receive Russian vaccine 25-01-2021 15:16 Vice-president becomes latest high-profile politician to receive Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine against Covid-19.
Coronavirus vaccine President Fernández receives first dose of Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine 21-01-2021 16:31 President Alberto Fernández becomes one of world's first leaders to receive first dose of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine.
Coronavirus vaccine Argentina begins administering second Sputnik V doses 19-01-2021 22:43 The government began administering second doses of the Russian Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine Tuesday after receiving another shipment of 300,000 shots at the weekend.
Coronavirus Pandemic Second delivery of Russia's Sputnik vaccine arrives in Argentina 18-01-2021 18:13 Flight carrying second doses of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine arrived at Ezeiza over weekend. Shots will be distributed to recipients in coming weeks.
Bloomberg Putin’s allies are ordering Sputnik vaccine across Latin America 07-01-2021 16:07 Argentina, Venezuela and now Bolivia have all approved Russia's Sputnik vaccine for emergency use. In all, the countries have placed orders for more than 30 million doses.
Covid-19 vaccine Anger and allegations after loss of 400 doses of Sputnik vaccine 05-01-2021 23:30 The Buenos Aires Province government and Olavarría City Hall swapped angry accusations on Tuesday when 400 doses of the Sputnik V vaccine had to be discarded.
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
BLOOMBERG Argentina kicks off vaccination drive with Russia’s Sputnik 29-12-2020 13:34 With the initiative, Argentina joins North America, the United Kingdom, European Union, China and Chile in offering preventive shots that are expected to bring the pandemic, its deaths and its disastrous economic effects, to an end.
Covid-19 vaccination Covid-19 vaccinations begin in provinces across country 29-12-2020 11:51 The government launched its Covid-19 vaccination campaign on Tuesday morning using Sputnik V shots developed by Russia.
Covid-19 vaccine Kicillof among first to receive Russian vaccine in Argentina 29-12-2020 09:53 Buenos Aires Province governor takes the first dose of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine, as the government's mass immunisation campaign got underway.
Covid-19 vaccine Vaccination against Covid-19 to begin in Argentina on Tuesday 27-12-2020 09:41 President and provincial governors agree to begin immunisation against Covid-19 on Tuesday, December 29, following arrival of first doses of Russia's Sputnik vaccine in country.
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.
COVID -19 VACCINE Covid vaccinations set to start after Sputnik touches down 26-12-2020 08:54 Government hails ‘mission to Moscow’ and says mass immunisation plan is imminent, as Aerolíneas Argentinas plane completes round-trip to Russia, bringing home 300,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccine.
Covid-19 vaccine Argentina becomes first Latin American nation to approve Russian vaccine 24-12-2020 01:00 Health Ministry authorises emergency approval of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine, with first shipment expected to arrive in country on Thursday.
Global pandemic Aerolíneas Argentinas plane heads to Moscow for Covid-19 vaccine 23-12-2020 00:52 Aerolíneas Argentinas plane departs Buenos Aires for a round-trip to Russia that will see crew pick up 300,000 doses of Sputnik V vaccine.
EDITORIAL This Sputnik has really gone to the moon 19-12-2020 10:16 In recent weeks the Sputnik vaccine has become something of a fetish for this government, while at the same time demonised by opposition media in particular, but neither extreme is justified.
THE WEEK What we learned this week: December 12 to 19 19-12-2020 10:07 Our weekly round-up of the stories that caught our eye in Argentina over the last seven days.
AS I SEE IT From Vladimir with love 19-12-2020 08:52 Health experts employed by international organisations complain that the rich countries have gone nationalistic and are hogging all the most promising vaccines which are being developed. by James Neilson
POLITICS AND THE PANDEMIC The vaccine conversation 19-12-2020 08:42 These glitches and delays add up to negative headlines. Opposition leaders accused the government of deliberately keeping the public in the dark about the pending approval of the vaccine for those over 60. by Martín Gambarotta
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.
Covid-19 vaccine Fernández puts faith in Russia's vaccine, says he'll be first in line 10-12-2020 17:21 Government is planning to give Russia's Sputnik vaccine to 10 million vulnerable Argentines before March, President Alberto Fernández announces, before vowing he'll be first in line to take it.
THIS WEEK What we learned this week: November 7 to 14 14-11-2020 10:21 A round-up of some of the key stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Covid-19 vaccines: the five frontrunners 14-11-2020 08:39 Government wants to vaccinate 11 million against Covid-19 next year, with five potential options.
Coronavirus pandemic Government: Coronavirus vaccine 'won't be mandatory' in Argentina 05-11-2020 16:49 Government officials said Thursday that the deployment of any coronavirus vaccine in Argentina will not be mandatory, as they sought to calm concerns over treatments used to tackle Covid-19.