Health & Science

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.
Saturday, July 17th 2021 - 08:54 UTC
Brazilian Vice President breaks two-day silence and roots for Bolsonaro's prompt recovery

Brazil's Vice President Hamilton Mourão Friday celebrated the prompt recovery of President Jair Bolsonaro, who is still hospitalized in São Paulo for an intestinal obstruction.
Saturday, July 17th 2021 - 08:03 UTC
Dinosaur-era egg nests found in Argentine Patagonia

The Argentine University of Comahue Friday announced the discovery on its campus of dinosaur-era egg nests. The 73 specimens found are birds 85 million years old from the Cretaceous period.
Saturday, July 17th 2021 - 07:45 UTC
China rejects any further investigation to COVID-19 origins at the Wuhan lab

China openly rejected the World Health Organization request for more information, and transparency, regarding an investigation into the origins of the COVID 19 pandemic.
Saturday, July 17th 2021 - 06:13 UTC
Argentine Health Ministry needs 10,000 wooden penises for educational purposes

Argentina's Health Ministry has called for tenders to purchase a large assortment of items, including 10,000 wooden human penises for educational purposes, it was reported.
Friday, July 16th 2021 - 14:32 UTC
Brazil: Governor of São Paulo tests positive for COVID-19 for the second time

João Doria, Governor of the Brazilian State of São Paulo, has tested yet again positive for Sars-CoV-2, despite having received both doses of the Coronavac immunizer, it was announced.
Friday, July 16th 2021 - 09:09 UTC
Falklands puts in practice quarantine options and warns about symptoms of Delta variant

Falkland Islands' Executive Council, ExCo, approved on Thursday a further change to quarantine measures for people travelling to the Falkland Islands by air with the introduction of a new 5-day‘ test to release’ option. This initiative was identified during the latest six-week review of quarantine arrangements, in line with the requirements of the Infectious Diseases Control Regulations 2020, as well as in light of the Covid-19 vaccination status of the community.