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Montevideo, April 11th 2025 - 15:07 UTC

Tag: COVID-19

  • Thursday, April 28th 2022 - 10:15 UTC

    Depression grows 40% in Brazil during COVID-19 pandemic

    Vulnerable sectors were affected the most by the sanitary restrictions

    A recent study has shown a 40% increase in cases of depression among Brazilians amid restrictions stemming from sanitary measures adopted to fight the spread of COVID-19, it was reported Wednesday.

  • Thursday, April 28th 2022 - 09:36 UTC

    Paraguayan left picks presidential candidate

    Lugo's endorsement could be beneficial for Martínez

    As the ruling Colorado Party still needs to work out the differences between incumbent President Mario Abdo Benítez and his predecessor Horacio Cartés who both endorse separate candidates, Paraguay's left has already picked their nominee - former Health Minister María Esperanza Martínez (2008-2012).

  • Wednesday, April 27th 2022 - 07:55 UTC

    WHO warns against lowering guard regarding COVID-19

    The threat of a dangerous new variant of SARS-CoV-2 remains very real, Tedros warned

    World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Tuesday pointed out that despite an unprecedented low in COVID-19 deaths since the outbreak of the pandemic back in March 2020, emergencies still surfacing were not regarded presently as they should.

  • Tuesday, April 26th 2022 - 20:59 UTC

    Shanghai tightens up covid-19 restrictions

    Green fences about two meters high have been placed around some housing complexes to ensure full lockdown is observed

    Chinese authorities have tightened sanitary restrictions imposed on Shanghai residents due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 deaths and also of cases detected through mass testing, it was reported.

  • Monday, April 25th 2022 - 09:30 UTC

    China's Zero-COVID policy hits Chilean fruit exports

    Exporting fruits to China no longer how it used to be

    Sanitary measures by Chinese health authorities to curb the spread of COVID-19, which include port closures, are taking a toll on Chile's fruit exports, it was reported Sunday.

  • Saturday, April 23rd 2022 - 10:20 UTC

    Brazil's Health Minister officially announces end of covid-19 emergency

    Queiroga's measure will become effective after a 30-day transition period

    Brazil's Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga Friday signed the declaration officially marking the end of the COVID-19 public emergency of national interest, which had recognized the severity of the pandemic and allowed authorities of all jurisdictions to act accordingly.

  • Friday, April 22nd 2022 - 18:56 UTC

    PAHO says some countries not meeting vaccination targets despite proper supply

    Etienne said the infrastructure that distributes COVID-19 vaccines should help improve the uptake of routine immunizations

    The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Friday reported that over two-thirds of the population in Latin America and the Caribbean is already vaccinated against COVID-19, although certain countries have yet to reach even half of their population.

  • Thursday, April 21st 2022 - 09:54 UTC

    Falklands: Covid-19 community transmission confirmed at MPC, protective measures recommended

    After large scale surveillance testing of approximately 500 people, 22 individuals were confirmed as being positive for COVID-19,

    Protective measures for all Falkland Islands residents are being advised following a number following a number of cases of COVID-19 being confirmed at MPC. The Commander British Forces South Atlantic Islands implemented a number of precautionary measures at Mount Pleasant Complex (MPC), following a number of positive COVID-19 cases which were identified outside of quarantine it was announced on April 15. This action enabled BFSAI and the Falkland Islands Government to understand the situation in depth.

  • Thursday, April 21st 2022 - 09:40 UTC

    US gov't appeals judge's ruling ending mask mandates

    Judge Mizelle's decision remains unchanged while the case is reviewed

    The US Department of Justice (DOJ) Wednesday confirmed it finally filed an appeal against a Florida Federal Judge's ruling which has for the time being brought the mandatory wearing of facemasks on public transport to a halt.

  • Wednesday, April 20th 2022 - 12:23 UTC

    Cases of dengue on the rise in Brazil

    Dengue is a seasonal disease with similar symptoms to COVID-19 during its early stages

    Brazilian health authorities Tuesday announced the number of probable cases of dengue fever nationwide had nearly doubled since the beginning of the year compared to the same period in 2021.