Stories for August 19th 2021

Thursday, August 19th 2021 - 09:05 UTC
PAHO reports only one out of five Latin Americans are vaccinated against COVID-19 as Delta variant sneaks in

A report released Wednesday by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) showed that only one out of five Latin Americans had been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Thursday, August 19th 2021 - 08:59 UTC
Multilateral declaration signed in defense of Afghan women in fear under the Taliban

The European Union (EU) was joined by several countries Wednesday in a declaration whereby the international community vows to closely monitor the situation of women and girls in Afghanistan after the Taliban seizure of power last Sunday.
Thursday, August 19th 2021 - 08:50 UTC
Argentine congress fearful Falklands' new port could overshadow Ushuaia

The Argentine congress is restless and is concerned since the Falkland Islands started to build its new deep water port, fearing, besides the usual cacophony of claims, that the Islands could replace Ushuaia as the main access to Antarctica.
Thursday, August 19th 2021 - 08:47 UTC
No solution yet to Paraguayan truckers conflict, road blockades go on until new meeting Thursday

Despite Tuesday's announcements, Paraguayan truckers and national authorities failed to close a deal Wednesday and road blockades are to continue pending a new meeting scheduled for Thursday.
Thursday, August 19th 2021 - 08:44 UTC
São Paulo city to vaccinate teenagers aged 12 to 17, while all restrictions lifted statewide

São Paulo, South America's largest city, is to begin vaccinating teenagers aged 12 to 17 after 100% of its adult population has been given at least one dose of a COVID-19 immunizer, it was announced Wednesday.
Thursday, August 19th 2021 - 08:40 UTC
Reopening Paraguayan border up to President Fernández, Argentina's ambassador to Asunción says

The reopening of land borders with Paraguay might take place sometime before the end of 2021, Argentina's Ambassador to Asunción Domingo Peppo said Wednesday.
Thursday, August 19th 2021 - 08:35 UTC
Five cases of Delta variant spotted in Buenos Aires with no link to foreign travel

Argentine Health authorities Wednesday announced the detection of three new cases of the Delta variant of coronavirus which could not be linked to any foreign traveller, thus raising the question of whether community circulation could be confirmed.
Thursday, August 19th 2021 - 06:03 UTC
Spanish trawlers believe Falklands is heading for a record catch of Loligo

The fleet of trawlers from Vigo. Spain operating in the Falkland Islands waters are most enthusiastic about the current second squid season and believe Loligo landings already totaling 72,200 tons according to records from Falklands' Natural Resources Department could anticipate, if catch rates continue, a record similar to that of the best year back in 1995, with 98,409 tons.
Thursday, August 19th 2021 - 05:44 UTC
COVID-19 variant has reached Magallanes: three positive cases confirmed

The Delta variant of Covid-19 has reached Magallanes Region, extreme south of Chile. Three cases were confirmed on Wednesday by the regional Health Care office and the labs from the University of Magallanes.
Thursday, August 19th 2021 - 05:29 UTC
Antarctic Ambassadorship Day Announced on 30th Anniversary of International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) has announced the launch of a global Antarctic Ambassadorship Day to be held for the first time in April 2022.