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Colombia reaches one million confirmed coronavirus cases

25-10-2020 09:33 Colombia, a nation of 50 million, saw cases peak in August and has seen a decline since, but the country is still continuing to register around 8,000 new infections a day.

Coronavirus pandemic

Government says some negative Covid-19 tests weren’t being counted

21-10-2020 16:39 Health Minister Ginés González García says some provinces are misreporting test data, explaining Argentina's "very high" positivity rate.

TECH GIANT

US Justice Dept files landmark antitrust case against Google

20-10-2020 18:06 US Justice Department sues Google for abusing its dominance in online search and advertising — the government’s most significant attempt to protect competition since its groundbreaking case against Microsoft more than 20 years ago.

Coronavirus pandemic

Argentina surprasses one million Covid-19 infections

19-10-2020 22:32 Health Ministry’s evening update reports more than 12,000 new infections in 24 hours, pushing Argentina past the one-million mark. Country now accounts for roughly 2.5 percent of all confirmed cases worldwide.

Global pandemic

Argentina hits one million cases as virus slams Latin America

19-10-2020 22:10 In Argentina, it's smaller cities like Ushuaia are now seeing some of the most notable upticks in Covid-19 infections. Across Latin America, three other nations are expected to reach the one-million-case milestone in the coming weeks — Colombia, Mexico and Peru.

Coronavirus pandemic

Covid-19 hits Mar del Plata, as pandemic surges in Argentina

19-10-2020 07:00 Mar del Plata has become an epicentre in a coronavirus surge through Argentina's interior that has given the country the fifth-highest confirmed case total in the world.

Coronavirus pandemic

Argentina now has fifth highest tally of Covid-19 infections worldwide

15-10-2020 02:07 With 14,932 new cases alone on Wednesday and a total of 931,967 infections since the start of the pandemic, Argentina now ranks fifth globally for confirmed cases.

Coronavirus pandemic

Fernández puts 14-day restrictions on movement in 18 provinces

10-10-2020 08:28 Government to tighten measures restricting the movement of people in 18 provinces for two weeks, as Covid-19 infections and fatalities continue to break new records.

International football

Messi fires Argentina to World Cup qualifying win over Ecuador

09-10-2020 01:16 Argentina struggle to break down an organised and physical Ecuador side, but emerge with a 1-0 win thanks to Lionel Messi's 12th minute penalty.

WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

Little to shout about as Argentina see off Ecuador

09-10-2020 01:12 The stands were silent at the La Bombonera on Thursday night and Lionel Messi and Co responded with a suitably muted performance against Ecuador.

by Dan Edwards

Coronavirus pandemic

Argentina records new daily high of 16,000 infections in 24 hours

08-10-2020 17:56 More than 840,000 infections since pandemic began, with 22,226 fatalities. Brazil surpasses five million confirmed cases.

WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

Messi to put Barça drama behind him as Albiceleste seek fast start

07-10-2020 01:04 Lionel Messi will take a break from his Barcelona soap opera as he bids to fire the Albiceleste to the World Cup in Qatar.

Global pandemic

Trump, still infectious, back at White House — without a mask

06-10-2020 08:11 US President Donald Trump staged a dramatic return to the White House after leaving the military hospital where he was receiving an unprecedented level of care for Covid-19.

US ELECTION 2020

Trump announces he's leaving hospital, says not 'to fear' Covid

05-10-2020 16:34 Donald Trump announces he's leaving the hospital Monday where he was given emergency treatment for Covid-19, telling the nation they have nothing to fear from Covid.

US ELECTION 2020

Trump signals improving health with appearance for supporters

04-10-2020 21:53 US President Donald Trump waves to supporters from motorcade, posts video saying he has "learned a lot about Covid" by "really going to school," as he has battled the virus.

UNITED STATES

White House: Next 48 hours critical for Trump on virus fight

03-10-2020 15:27 Confusing messages about US president's health, as doctors paint a rosy picture and White House officials admit he was given supplemental oxygen before heading to hospital.

Global pandemic

US President Trump hospitalised with Covid-19

02-10-2020 22:24 US president airlifted to military hospital with fever and fatigue; President Fernández sends him a letter wishing him a "speedy recovery."

Global pandemic

US President Trump, First Lady test positive for Covid-19

02-10-2020 02:16 US president reveals he and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus in a late-night tweet.

Coronavirus pandemic

Argentina surpasses 750,000 Covid-19 infections

01-10-2020 02:01 Health Ministry reports new daily high of 14,392 new infections, pushing total confirmed cases past 750,000.

Global pandemic

Worldwide death toll from coronavirus eclipses one million

29-09-2020 00:45 The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus has eclipsed one million, nine months into a crisis that has devastated the global economy, pitted science against politics and forced us to change the way we live, learn and work.

Global pandemic

Millions in Chile capital emerge from lockdown

28-09-2020 19:17 Chile on Monday lifted strict coronavirus lockdown measures for millions of people in the capital Santiago, a month ahead of a key referendum to amend the dictatorship-era constitution.

Coronavirus pandemic

Buenos Aires City reports less than 1,000 infections for ninth straight day

28-09-2020 17:11 Buenos Aires City reported 659 new cases of Covid-19 on Monday morning, the ninth day in a row that the federal capital has reported less than 1,000 infections, according to City Health Minister Fernán Quiros.

Coronavirus pandemic

More than 9,000 new virus cases as infections surpass 710,000

28-09-2020 09:18 Argentina has recorded 711,325 infections of Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic, with more than 129,000 of those still confirmed as active.

Coronavirus pandemic

Virus deaths surpass record high for second straight day

22-09-2020 22:25 Argentina reported a daily high of 470 deaths from Covid-19 on Tuesday, the second straight day that a record number of fatalities has been recorded.

Coronavirus pandemic

Health Ministry confirms 429 new deaths, highest daily toll yet

21-09-2020 23:26 Argentina reported a daily record of 429 deaths from Covid-19 on Monday, bringing the country’s fatalities to 13,482.

US SUPREME COURT

Trump to make court pick by Saturday, before Ginsburg burial

21-09-2020 16:11 US president says he expects to announce pick for the Supreme Court by week’s end, before Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is buried.

Global pandemic

UK public warned to get serious as Covid toll set to surge

21-09-2020 09:02 England is on track for about 50,000 coronavirus cases a day by mid-October and a surging death toll unless the public gets serious about preventive action, top UK advisors warn.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Virginia García Beaudoux: ‘Feminism makes diversity visible’

19-09-2020 08:59 Professor, advocate, author and communications specialist Virginia García Beaudoux has been studying sexism in politics since the late 1990s. In an interview with the Times, she discusses female leadership, diversity, prejudice and more.

by Anina Hoffman

WORLD FOOTBALL

World Cup fixture pile-up overshadows FIFA Congress

17-09-2020 16:43 When the 70th FIFA Congress meets on Friday, one issue will very much be on members’ minds – how to find time in the football calendar for hundreds of qualifying matches for the 2022 World Cup.

by Anthony Harwood

Asia

Yoshihide Suga named Japan's prime minister, succeeding Abe

16-09-2020 15:54 Japan's Parliament elected Yoshihide Suga as prime minister Wednesday, replacing long-serving leader Shinzo Abe with his right-hand man.

Bloomberg

World economy seen withstanding virus better than forecast

16-09-2020 15:35 OECD upgrades the global outlook, but makes huge downward revisions to a number of emerging markets. India, Argentina, Mexico and South Africa will suffer more than predicted in June, it says.

DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTIONS

Why Perfil is launching a paywall

12-09-2020 09:58 There’s no better time than now for Grupo Perfil to launch a paywall – here’s why we’ve taken that decision.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Coronavirus pandemic

High daily tally pushes Argentina past 500,000 infections

08-09-2020 22:23 Country recorded more than 12,000 confirmed cases in a day for only the second time, pushing total past half a million. Death toll reaches 10,405.

Coronavirus pandemic

Argentina surpasses 10,000 Covid-19 deaths

07-09-2020 22:25 Argentina’s coronavirus death toll surpassed 10,000 on Monday, after 271 new fatalities recorded. More than 9,000 new cases, pushing total number of infections close to half a million.

Coronavirus pandemic

Patricia Bullrich tests positive for coronavirus

03-09-2020 19:29 Former security minister and leader of PRO party confirms she has tested positive for Covid-19. She is receiving medical attention at the Azcuénaga branch of Medicus healthcare firm.

Coronavirus pandemic

Argentina’s Covid outbreak worsens with 47% of tests positive

01-09-2020 15:39 Almost 47% of people tested for coronavirus in Argentina get a positive result back. The WHO suggests nations push the rate below 5% for several weeks before reopening their economies.

Global pandemic

Argentina enters global top 10 of coronavirus cases

31-08-2020 23:28 After 164 days of lockdown, Argentina surpasses Chile to enter 10 most affected nations worldwide, with more than 9,000 cases and 200 deaths in last 24 hours.

Coronavirus pandemic

Argentina surpasses 400,000 coronavirus infections

30-08-2020 09:18 More than 9,000 new infections pushes country past 400,000 landmark. Culture Ministry pays tribute to artists and healthcare professionals with

Coronavirus pandemic

Lockdown extended until September 20 amid record infection rates

28-08-2020 22:24 Some restrictions eased: outdoor social gatherings of up to 10 people approved, while restaurants in capital can now serve customers at tables on streets. 11,717 new cases and 222 deaths on Friday.

Coronavirus pandemic

Behind AMBA, Jujuy and Tierra del Fuego now biggest areas of concern

27-08-2020 19:39 Argentina’s most northern and southern provinces, Jujuy and Tierra del Fuego, are now of high concern to officials in the national government, given a recent surge in coronavirus infections.

REGIONAL FOOTBALL

Officials give green light for Copa Libertadores, Sudamericana matches

27-08-2020 18:46 Government officials approve protocol for visiting teams playing in Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana tournaments, which are due to restart in couple of weeks.

ANNUAL TANGO EVENT

Controversy as Tango World Championship moves online due to virus

27-08-2020 03:16 The World Tango competition and its accompanying festival is normally an opportunity for Argentina's tango dancing community to get to work. But instead, the competition – to great controversy – has moved online.

Coronavirus pandemic

Argentina sees 10,000 coronavirus infections in 24 hours for first time

27-08-2020 02:59 The Health Ministry reported a new record of 10,550 coronavirus infections in just 24 hours on Wednesday, lifting the total number of cases to date to 370,175.

Global pandemic

Covid-19 lockdowns blocked flu in some places but fall looms

26-08-2020 08:44 Winter is ending in the Southern Hemisphere and country after country had a surprise: Their steps against Covid-19 also apparently blocked the flu.

Coronavirus pandemic

Argentina surpasses 7,000 virus deaths with daily record of fatalities

24-08-2020 22:42 A total of 350,854 cases of Covid-19 and 7,366 deaths from the virus have now been registered since March.

GUEST COLUMN

Giorgio Perlasca: The Great Pretender

22-08-2020 10:25 ‘Jorge’ kept this incredible adventure a secret for more than 30 years.

Coronavirus vaccine

Pope calls for social justice and vaccines for all

19-08-2020 14:40 Pope Francis on Wednesday called attention to the ways in which Covid-19 has exacerbated global issues of inequality and said that he hopes the eventual vaccine will not be reserved for the wealthiest.

Coronavirus pandemic

Argentina surpasses 300,000 coronavirus cases

18-08-2020 23:43 Health Ministry confirms 235 deaths in 24 hours, lifting death toll to 6,048. Confirmed cases now stand at 305,953.

RUGBY

Super Rugby goes from world's best to unholy mess

18-08-2020 08:24 The clock is ticking ever louder as power-brokers squabble over ways to save Super Rugby, after the coronavirus pushed the once admired southern hemisphere competition to the verge of collapse.