Argentina to Impose 9-Day Lockdown as Cases, Deaths Surge
- Virus cases, deaths hit record this week amid vaccine shortage
- Argentina implemented one of harshest lockdowns during 2020
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Argentina will implement a stricter lockdown for nine days amid the worst coronavirus outbreak to date, after daily records for cases and deaths were set this week.
President Alberto Fernandez announced that all non-essential, in-person activities are suspended, including schools, sports, churches and social gatherings. People will be allowed to circulate from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. in areas near their home. Only essential businesses may remain open.