Health & Science

Tuesday, December 14th 2021 - 09:34 UTC
Future Communications Tower hub at Antarctica's Rothera Station trial assembles in Scotland

A full trial assembly of a specialist air communications tower for a British Antarctic Research Station has been constructed this autumn in Scotland, ahead of its shipping to Antarctica. Mocking up the huge communications tower was no mean feat as the roof level is over 16m above ground, with a floor area of over 43.23m2.
Tuesday, December 14th 2021 - 08:50 UTC
Runasur cancels Cusco Summit citing COVID-19 concerns

The organization of alleged native South Americans Runasur, headed by former Bolivian President Evo Morales (2006-2019), Monday announced the suspension of its forum scheduled for Dec. 20 and 21 at the Peruvian city of Cusco, citing concerns over the spread of the coronavirus Omicron variant.
Monday, December 13th 2021 - 23:13 UTC
Falklands: Update on resumption of passenger flights

As part of the regular review process concerning Covid-19 measures affecting the Falkland Islands, the government is in regular dialogue with LATAM concerning the resumption of flights with South America, namely with Chile and Brazil.
Monday, December 13th 2021 - 19:06 UTC
UK reports first Omicron death worlwide

At least one person has been reported to have died in the United Kingdom of the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, which would be the first fatal case for the new, milder strain.
Monday, December 13th 2021 - 09:45 UTC
Health pass to be required in Argentina starting Jan. 1

The Government of Argentina has finally announced a health pass with being required for people aged 13 and over to attend or carry out “activities of high epidemiological and sanitary risk,” according to the administrative decision signed by President Alberto Fernández, Cabinet Chief Juan Manzur and Health Minister Carla Vizzotti.
Monday, December 13th 2021 - 09:24 UTC
South African President tests positive for COVID-19

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa Sunday tested positive for COVID-19, it was reported. He is isolated in Cape Town with mild symptoms. It is yet unknown which strain of the virus he has contracted.
Friday, December 10th 2021 - 09:39 UTC
Falklands' flagged RRS Sir David Attenborough reaches “home”; anchored at Port William

RRS Sir David Attenborough has completed the first leg of its journey to Antarctica, arriving in the Falkland Islands on 9 December. Since the draft of Britain’s new polar ship is too large for it to berth in Stanley harbor, so the ship will anchor north of the Narrows at Port William. However, the ship is visible from vantage points around the coastline.
Friday, December 10th 2021 - 09:26 UTC
Bolsonaro insists he is not in favor of mandatory vaccination cards for tourists

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro once again insisted on his stance regarding compulsory COVID-19 vaccination certificates for arriving foreign travelers, which sparked a new controversy with São Paulo State Governor João Doria.
Friday, December 10th 2021 - 09:22 UTC
Omicron variant slowly spreads throughout Chile

Chilean health authorities Thursday confirmed three cases of the Omicron strain had been detected nationwide while four other people were being tested for that particular variant of the coronavirus.
Thursday, December 9th 2021 - 23:36 UTC
Argentina's land borders with Brazil, Uruguay set for full reopening

The Government of Brazil will reopen its land border crossings to/from Argentina as of this coming Saturday, according to Buenos Aires' Ambassador to Brasilia Daniel Scioli.