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Chile. Government Locks Down Santiago Despite World’s Fastest Vaccination Rate

March 25. Chilean health officials on Thursday extended a lockdown across the capital Santiago to tame a second wave of infections even as the South American nation continues to plow…

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Chile’s Emerges as Global Leader in COVID-19 Vaccination With ‘Pragmatic Strategy’

Chile has administered more than 3.1m vaccine doses in just three weeks to emerge as a global leader in COVID-19 inoculations, trailing only the US, UK, UAE and Israel in…

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Chilean Lawmakers Propose Making Coronavirus Vaccine Mandatory

Chilean lawmakers on Tuesday presented a bill before Congress that would make vaccination against the coronavirus mandatory as the country’s center-right government pushes to inosculate the majority of its population…

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Chilean President Handed $3,500 Fine for Mask-less Selfie With Stranger on Beach

Chilean President Sebastian Pinera was slapped with a $3,500 fine on Friday after posing for a selfie on the beach with a bystander without wearing a mask as required during…

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Many Countries Suspend, or Impose Restrictions on, Flights To / From the UK

Eleven European countries have announced that they will impose immediate restrictions on flights and transports coming from the United Kingdom following the discovery of a new coronavirus strain believed to…

South America, UpdatesCHILE, Tourism

Chilean Capital Santiago May Turn Into a Desert City

Each year, more cities are seeing an increase in the signs of desertification—including the dry, light brown soil indicating water scarcity. Among those facing the greatest threat is Santiago, the…

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Chile: Preparing to Re-Open in Stages

Chile’ is the country that has closed its borders longer than any other nation in LATAM due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. On November 5, the country announced that it is organizing re-opening protocols for all foreign visitors. According…

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Chile: Curfew Hours Changed in Santiago

The government announced that, starting on November 5, Chile will impose a curfew in Santiago. The curfew will be in effect from midnight to 5 a.m. Prior to that, the…

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Chile: The Nation Remains Closed. Government Introduces Entry Protocol

The Chilean government established a protocol for the entry of foreigners and travelers entering the country. The protocol includes presenting proof for a negative PCR test that has been administered…

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CHILE: REAL TIME Screening TEST for Covid-19 Developed

The Health Science Faculty of the University of Talca (255 kilometers South of Santiago) invented a super-fast screening test for Covid-19 that offers a result in 3 seconds! The REAL TIME…