Health & Science

Thursday, July 22nd 2021 - 09:45 UTC
Sputnik V vaccine cleared to land in Chile

Chile's Public Security Institute (ISP) Wednesday authorized the emergency use of the Russian anticoronavirus Sputnik V vaccine by 5 votes in favour, two abstentions and one against, it was announced.
Thursday, July 22nd 2021 - 09:32 UTC
Vaccine inequity undermines global economy recovery, WHO, UNDP and Oxford University

COVID-19 vaccine inequity will have a lasting and profound impact on socio-economic recovery in low and lower-middle-income countries without urgent action to boost supply and assure equitable access for every country, including through dose sharing, according to new data released today by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the University of Oxford.
Thursday, July 22nd 2021 - 09:30 UTC
Trawler operating in Falklands' waters is in Montevideo with positive COVID-19 cases

An Indonesian crewmember from the Spanish flagged trawler “Playa de Galicia”, operating in the South Atlantic, died of Covid-19 and the vessel is currently in the port of Montevideo under quarantine conditions, with several other seamen hospitalized, according to the latest news from Uruguay and Spain, which have been difficult to confirm.
Wednesday, July 21st 2021 - 09:29 UTC
Argentina announces the construction of an Antarctica Logistics Pole in Ushuaia

Argentine president Alberto Fernandez announced the construction of an Antarctica Logistic Pole in Ushuaia, which will demand an investment of some US$ 300 million, a long time aspiration of Argentine armed forces to mark or match a strong presence in the extreme south of the continent and in Antarctica.
Wednesday, July 21st 2021 - 08:11 UTC
Indian-made vaccines still not cleared for shipment to Paraguay

India's laboratory Bharat Biotech is still waiting for clearance on the part of the Asian country's Government for the shipment of the 2 million doses of anticoronavirus vaccines purchased by Paraguay, it was reported Tuesday.
Tuesday, July 20th 2021 - 09:45 UTC
Uruguay launches vaccination “neighborhood by neighborhood” phase

Uruguayan health authorities Monday launched a new phase of their vaccination drive called “Barrio a Barrio” (are to the area - or neighbourhood to neighbourhood) to reach people who have not yet been immunized.
Tuesday, July 20th 2021 - 09:39 UTC
Canada to reopen land borders to vaccinated US nationals effective August 9

The Government of Canada Monday announced it will reopen its land borders to US citizens who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of August 9.
Tuesday, July 20th 2021 - 08:31 UTC
England enjoys “Freedom Day” despite fierce opposition

England started Monday enjoying once again all pre-pandemic freedoms after the reopening had been postponed earlier this year due to the appearance of new coronavirus variants.
Monday, July 19th 2021 - 09:40 UTC
Uruguay back in yellow, according to Harvard Index of COVID-19 contagion risk

Uruguay was depicted in yellow Sunday in Harvard's Index of contagion risk, which is tantamount to “moderate” after seven months listed among the more dangerous countries.
Monday, July 19th 2021 - 08:00 UTC
UK PM Johnson to isolate after close contact with positive COVID-19 case

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was forced to backtrack on his decision to stick to his commitments despite having been in touch with a positive case of covid-19.