Tag: COVID-19

• Monday, April 25th 2022 - 09:30 UTC

  China's Zero-COVID policy hits Chilean fruit exports

  

  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

  

  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

  

  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

  

  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

  

  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

  

  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.

• Wednesday, April 20th 2022 - 09:30 UTC

  US: Biden administration abides by Fla. Judge ruling ending mask mandates

  

  The US Justice Department Tuesday said it would only appeal Monday's ruling by Florida Federal District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle ending President Joseph Biden's mask mandate in public transport units if the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention believes the requirement is still necessary.

• Monday, April 18th 2022 - 22:55 UTC

  Pepe Mujica against blanket VAT reduction

  

  Former Uruguayan President José “Pepe” Mujica said the Government's blanket cut to the VAT should apply only to the needy people; otherwise, it becomes a benefit to those who can actually afford to pay full tax.

• Monday, April 18th 2022 - 22:47 UTC

  Bolsonaro questioned over freedom of press by UN

  

  Amid growing concerns on the part of the United Nations regarding attacks on the press, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro announced he had requested a meeting with representatives of the WhatsApp application to have it increase the number of participants in messaging groups.

• Monday, April 18th 2022 - 08:26 UTC

  Brazil enters new phase in C19 crisis as cases drop significantly

  

  Brazilian Health authorities Sunday announced a new phase in the fight against COVID-19 and the subsequent lifting of most restrictive measures adopted since 2020 to curb the spread of the disease.