Brazil’s Senate opens pandemic probe, adding to pressure on Bolsonaro
A Senate inquiry into the Brazilian government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic kicked off on Tuesday, with lawmakers launching what...
April 27, 2021Section
Covid-19
Colombia experiences its worst days since pandemic outbreak
For a week Colombia has been registering over 400 daily coronavirus deaths, a figure that has overwhelmed hospitals in the...
April 27, 2021
Chile keeps borders closed but eases capital’s lockdowns as Covid-19 cases decline
Chilean authorities announced on Monday that they would extend the closure of the country’s borders for another 30 days as...
April 27, 2021
Argentina health workers reject wage offer, keep road blockades at Vaca Muerta shale deposit
Health workers blocking roads near Argentina's large Vaca Muerta shale oil and gas deposit on Monday rejected a government wage...
April 27, 2021
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now (April 27)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: India’s COVID-19 deaths near...
April 27, 2021
Rio reopens beaches as pandemic shows slight signs of slowing down
Rio de Janeiro on Monday reopened its beaches and parks, at a time when the pandemic is showing shy signs...
April 27, 2021
Brazil’s health regulator denies Sputnik V vaccine import request
On Monday, the agency voted on the import, distribution and administration of the Russian immunizer following a request by 10...
April 27, 2021
“Until one has it” Covid-19 is not understood, says Honduran doctor
Covid-19 "is not understood until you have it," said Honduran doctor specialized in Rehabilitation and ex-Vice Minister of Health José...
April 27, 2021
Brazil registers 28,636 new cases of coronavirus and 1,139 new COVID-19 deaths
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil registered 1,139 new COVID-19 deaths on Monday and 28,636 additional cases, according to data...
April 26, 2021