Health & Science

Wednesday, July 14th 2021 - 05:49 UTC
Information on the upcoming South Georgia 2021/22 Tourism Season

The Government of South Georgia and South Sandwich Island, GSGSSI is committed to facilitating visits without compromising the high standards in safety and environmental protection. The GSGSSI website now includes the latest information and details of the upcoming 2021/22 tourism season.
Tuesday, July 13th 2021 - 09:44 UTC
Nine more cases of Delta variant detected in Argentina, all of them were travellers from abroad

Argentine authorities have confirmed the detection of nine more cases of the coronavirus Delta variant, the Health Ministry announced Monday through a statement.
Tuesday, July 13th 2021 - 09:28 UTC
France and Greece mandate all healthcare workers be vaccinated

The Governments of France and Greece Monday decreed mandatory anti-covid-19 vaccination for all health care workers, while a green pass will be required for everyday life.
Tuesday, July 13th 2021 - 08:41 UTC
Colombia's Health Ministry sets out guidelines for euthanasia, sparks controversies

Colombia's Health Ministry has issued Resolution 971, setting out the guidelines regarding the carrying out of euthanasia procedures, which has sparked some controversy among national lawmakers.
Tuesday, July 13th 2021 - 08:30 UTC
Iconic Mar del Plata hotel closes down due to covid-19 travel restrictions within Argentina

The iconic Torres de Manantiales hotel in the traditional Argentine beach resort of Mar del Plata is closing down due to a steady lack of guests resulting from sanitary restrictions which have corseted people's freedom of movement.
Monday, July 12th 2021 - 09:13 UTC
Argentina signs agreement to purchase 20 million doses of Moderna vaccine

Argentine authorities have announced Sunday that an agreement had been signed with Moderna Inc for the supply of 20 million doses of their vaccine against Covid-19.
Monday, July 12th 2021 - 08:10 UTC
Top Argentine health official sees covid-19 vaccination of children “imminent”

The Minister of Health of the Argentine province of Buenos Aires Sunday said other anticovid-19 vaccines were understudy to be used on children aged 3 to 18 in addition to the Pfizer drug.
Saturday, July 10th 2021 - 09:47 UTC
Argentina slowly allows for return of more nationals stranded abroad

After rumours of all kinds, it was announced Friday that Argentina would gradually increase the number of travellers who may come back to the country through the Ezeiza international airport in Buenos Aires.
Saturday, July 10th 2021 - 07:53 UTC
Fourth case of Delta variant in Brazilian state of Paraná concerns Paraguayan authorities

Paraguayan authorities Friday voiced their concern over the appearance of four cases of the coronavirus Delta variant in the Brazilian neighboring State of Parana due to the daily crossing of people through the Friendship Bridge linking Foz do Iguazu with Ciudad del Este.
Friday, July 9th 2021 - 09:49 UTC
Cap of 600 daily passengers allowed daily into Argentina to stay in force

The Government of Argentina looked determined Thursday to extend for four additional weeks the cap of 600 passengers a day to be allowed through the Ezeiza international airport, albeit with some exceptions.