Health & Science

Friday, January 13th 2023 - 10:40 UTC
Two humanitarian flights between Argentina and the Falklands carried out this week

Two flights between Argentina and the Falkland Islands have been reported in the past few days for humanitarian reasons. One to Ushuaia was to bring an Argentina national and the one to Buenos Aires' Aeroparque was carried out for a US patient.
Thursday, January 12th 2023 - 11:20 UTC
First human patient with avian flu reported in Ecuador

Ecuadorian health authorities have confirmed the first case of avian influenza in a human patient. The Ministry of Public Health (MSP) announced it was a 9-year-old girl who had been in contact with infected birds in the province of Bolivar.
Wednesday, January 11th 2023 - 20:06 UTC
WHO favors return of facemasks for long-haul passenger flights

The World Health Organization Wednesday issued a recommendation whereby countries should foster the wearing of facemasks on long-haul flights amid a growing spread of the XBB.1.5 subvariant of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron strain.
Monday, January 9th 2023 - 10:39 UTC
Captain Polar Preet ready to break another record in the South Pole

British Army officer Captain Preet Chandi has made it to the last degree, which means she is just under 60 nautical miles from the South Pole. Capt Chandi, also known as Polar Preet, has completed day 51, (January 5th), of her 1,100-mile solo trek – a challenge that will see her become the first woman to cross the continent alone with nothing but a 120kg pulk (a sledge used to carry equipment across the snow).
Monday, January 9th 2023 - 10:36 UTC
The Inspire 22 Antarctic research expedition has almost reached the South Pole goal

The Inspire 22 Antarctic research expedition has less than 100km to go until they reach the South Pole. The team, sponsored in part by BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting System) made up of guides, doctors and physiologists –with a teacher and engineer also joining the expedition, set off in November.
Thursday, January 5th 2023 - 10:22 UTC
Buenos Aires Province under criticism over purchase of intimate lubricant

The Argentine Province of Buenos Aires ruled by the Kirchnerite Axel Kicillof has authorized the disbursement of AR$ 500 million (around US$ 1.42 million at the unofficial exchange rate) to buy intimate gel, thus sparking heavy criticism from the opposition.
Wednesday, January 4th 2023 - 10:17 UTC
Irízar's Antarctic campaign reported on schedule

Argentine icebreaker ARA Almirante Irízar has been reported to have completed a successful call at the Orcadas base, after which supplies were delivered to the Petrel base, as part of the 119th Antarctic Summer Campaign.
Tuesday, January 3rd 2023 - 19:07 UTC
Circulation of Covid-19 increasing in Argentina

Argentine health authorities Tuesday warned of an increase in the number of cases of Covid-19 and insisted there was “very high circulation” of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, due to which people were advised to update their vaccination scheme since immunity lasts about 4 months.
Wednesday, December 28th 2022 - 01:49 UTC
Financial mismanagement reported at Argentina's Health Ministry

Serious irregularities have been detected by Argentina's National General Comptroller (AGN) in the handling of Health Ministry funds during the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic, it was reported in Buenos Aires.
Tuesday, December 27th 2022 - 09:58 UTC
Argentina to receive bivalent Covid-19 vaccines in first quarter of 2023

Argentina's Health Ministry Carla Vizzotti insisted that people needed to get an additional shot of Covid-19 vaccine if the last application was over 120 days ago, regardless of the number of doses taken previously, and announced the country would have bivalent vaccines available in the first quarter of 2023.