MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for April 4th 2020
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Saturday, April 4th 2020 - 08:08 UTC
World Bank US$ 35 million emergency loan for Argentina to combat coronavirus
The World Bank Board of Directors today approved a US$ 35 million emergency loan to support the Argentine government efforts to minimize the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health system through the procurement of medical supplies and equipment. This financing forms part of a World Bank fast track package of up to US$ 14 billion to help countries cope with the health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Saturday, April 4th 2020 - 08:03 UTC
UK government promises 100,000 virus tests per day by end of April
Britain’s health minister promised a tenfold increase in the number of daily tests for coronavirus by the end of the month after the government faced criticism for failing to roll out mass checks for health workers and the public.
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Saturday, April 4th 2020 - 07:50 UTC
WHO warns that children can also be affected by Covid-19
The World Health Organization on Thursday reiterated its warning that children can also be affected by COVID-19, which has claimed the lives of several young people.
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Saturday, April 4th 2020 - 07:21 UTC
500th anniversary of first mass in Argentina was celebrated in Rio Gallegos
On Wednesday, April first, the Bishop of Río Gallegos, Bishop Jorge García Cuerva, presided over a Eucharistic celebration in commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the first Mass celebrated on what would later be Argentine soil.
