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Stories for January 14th 2023
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Saturday, January 14th 2023 - 10:21 UTC
World Economic Forum says more green sector workers needed
A report released by the Davos-based World Economic Forum (WEF) highlighted that countries should increase by 66% the number of employees in the green economy, which includes agriculture and fisheries, sustainable construction, environment, civil, and chemical engineering sectors. The document also pointed out that 37% more doctors and teachers were needed.
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Saturday, January 14th 2023 - 10:13 UTC
Drought in Argentina will have a great impact on agriculture production
The drought affecting over half of Argentina's territory means agricultural production levels this year will be lower than during the 2021/2022 season and below the five-year average, especially for wheat.
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Saturday, January 14th 2023 - 10:06 UTC
WHO updates isolation recommendations for Covid-19 patients
The World Health Organization Friday shortened to 10 the number of days that a patient testing positive for Covid-19 should remain in isolation. Before Friday, WHO suggested people with symptoms stayed 13 days in isolation while 10 days was only for asymptomatic cases.
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Saturday, January 14th 2023 - 10:00 UTC
Peru, at least 48 deaths in anti government protests and night curfew in Andean region
Anti government protests, involving the death of at least 48 people and hundreds injured, continued in Peru, a month since elected president Pedro Castillo was removed from office and replaced by interim president Dina Boluarte.
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Saturday, January 14th 2023 - 09:51 UTC
Agriculture emergency in Magallanes Region because of the ongoing drought
Chile's Ministry of Agriculture declared on Friday an agriculture emergency in the extreme south Region of Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica because of the hydric deficit caused by the lack of rainfall. The decision was taken following on experts projections indicating the persistence of “meteorological and hydrologic drought conditions, both reflected in the shortfall of hydric surface and subterranean availability”
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Saturday, January 14th 2023 - 09:38 UTC
Three new ministers sworn in by Peru's President
The government of Peruvian President Dina Boluarte has undergone a cabinet reshuffle this week as the country's crisis keeps taking a turn for the worse with more violent demonstrations, followed by killings and arrests.
