Tag: COVID-19

Monday, December 20th 2021 - 09:00 UTC
The Netherlands goes into full lockdown until Jan. 14

The Government of The Netherlands has decreed a strict lockdown until January 14 on all non-essential activities due to the spread of the coronavirus Omicron variant. A daily cap of two visitors per household has also been decreed, which will be raised to four people for Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
Friday, December 17th 2021 - 19:54 UTC
Biden foresees tragic winter ahead for those unvaccinated against COVID-19

US President Joseph Biden Thursday forecast a quick spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus throughout his country this winter and an ensuing outbreak of “severe illness and death for the unvaccinated.”
Friday, December 17th 2021 - 09:57 UTC
Argentina to donate 1 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine to Bolivia

Argentina has announced one million doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine will be sent to Bolivia next Monday, making it “the largest donation of doses between countries in South America since the global pandemic was declared,” according to a Health Ministry statement. The doses will be carried in a Hercules C-130 aircraft of the Argentine Air Force.
Friday, December 17th 2021 - 09:55 UTC
Real estate booms in Uruguay with Argentine buyers

As soon as Uruguay reopened its borders to Argentines owning property in the country, real estate purchases have tripled only in the months of October and November, it was reported.
Friday, December 17th 2021 - 09:01 UTC
Anvisa wants Brazilian children vaccinated against COVID-19

Brazil's National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) Thursday recommended children be vaccinated against COVID-19, despite President Jair Bolsonaro's stance against this type of immunization.
Thursday, December 16th 2021 - 20:30 UTC
Brazil's STF upholds vaccination pass for incoming travelers

Brazil's Supreme Federal Court has ratified in plenum a preliminary ruling by Justice Luis Roberto Barroso whereby migration authorities shall require foreign travelers to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 before being allowed into the country.
Thursday, December 16th 2021 - 19:20 UTC
British Queen cancels pre-Christmas family lunch

British Queen Elizabeth II has called off her traditional pre-Christmas family lunch as a precaution against COVID-19, Buckingham Palace announced Thursday.
Thursday, December 16th 2021 - 09:43 UTC
What is the Federal Reserve tapering; the end of rock bottom interest rates?

By Edouard Wemy – Tapering refers to the Federal Reserve policy of unwinding the massive purchases of Treasury bonds and mortgage-backed securities it’s been making to shore up the economy during the pandemic.
Thursday, December 16th 2021 - 09:34 UTC
Magallanes reports 32 new Covid-19 cases and two deaths

The Chilean Ministry of Health Office in the extreme south Magallanes Region regretted the death of two patients diagnosed with Covid-19 at the Magallanes Clinic Hospital, a 79-year lady and a man of 64.
Thursday, December 16th 2021 - 09:28 UTC
FOMC Release, 15 December

The Federal Reserve is committed to using its full range of tools to support the U.S. economy in this challenging time, thereby promoting its maximum employment and price stability goals.