Stories for August 2021

Tuesday, August 3rd 2021 - 09:58 UTC
Four cases of community transmission of Delta variant confirmed in Chile

Chilean health authorities have confirmed four cases of community transmission of the coronavirus Delta variant, it was announced Monday.
Tuesday, August 3rd 2021 - 09:45 UTC
Argentine province of Córdoba makes isolation at hotels compulsory for travelers who test positive on arrival

Health authorities in the Argentine province of Córdoba have ruled that all travelers who test positive for the Delta variant of the coronavirus are to isolate at hotels, following a recent local outbreak.
Tuesday, August 3rd 2021 - 09:39 UTC
Nicaraguan President to seek reelection with most opponents jailed

After arresting most opposition leaders who could challenge him, Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega announced Monday that he will run for a new term in office in the November 7 elections.
Tuesday, August 3rd 2021 - 09:35 UTC
Brazil's Electoral Court wants Bolsonaro investigated for spreading fake news against ballot boxes

Brazil's Supreme Electoral Court (TSE) has asked the Supreme Federal Tribunal (STF) to launch a probe against President Jair Bolsonaro for his remarks regarding the reliability of the electronic voting system.
Tuesday, August 3rd 2021 - 09:11 UTC
Scientists report Uruguayan variant of coronavirus

Researchers from Montevideo's Pasteur Institute have detected an “Uruguayan variant” of the coronavirus, which ”would have contributed to the first wave.”
Tuesday, August 3rd 2021 - 08:59 UTC
IMF okays SDRs for countries beleaguered under the covid-19 pandemic

The International Monetary Funda's (IMF) Board of Directors Monday approved the disbursement of SDRs for a total amount of US $ 650,000 million as a relief measure amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
Tuesday, August 3rd 2021 - 07:04 UTC
African swine fever in the Dominican Republic; Army called in to eliminate thousands of pigs

Alert in the Americas after the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory confirmed African swine fever (ASF) in samples collected from pigs in the Dominican Republic. ASF has forced China to cull millions of pigs since there is no vaccine to prevent the disease which is also highly contagious.
Tuesday, August 3rd 2021 - 06:32 UTC
Blue Belt Program launches Training Platform for UK Overseas Territories

The Blue Belt Program has launched a comprehensive online training platform for the UK Overseas Territories. This will provide training and development of skills across a wide range of marine management themes, free of charge.
Tuesday, August 3rd 2021 - 06:21 UTC
Brazil's Azul signs a one billion dollars deal with German manufacturer for 220 VTOL taxi aircraft

Azul, Brazil's third-largest airline announced on Monday a one billion dollars accord with German manufacturer Lilium for the purchase of 220 of VTOL electric aircraft scheduled to begin operating in 2025.
Tuesday, August 3rd 2021 - 06:04 UTC
Polar vessels RRS Sir David Attenborough and RSV Nuyina meet during sea trials

UK and Australia’s two new polar research ships got together off the coast of Falmouth in July during sea trials in preparation for their first Antarctic missions. The state-of-the-art Falklands flagged RRS Sir David Attenborough and RSV Nuyina will enable scientists to understand changes in our planet’s climate, oceans and marine life.