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Buenos Aires, May 28 (EFE).- Argentina continues to feel the impact of a second coronavirus wave as it readies to host the Copa America soccer tournament, with new confirmed cases hitting a record daily high this week despite the enactment of stringent health measures.South America's soccer championship, which is scheduled to begin on June 13, was to have been jointly hosted by Argentina and Colombia. But due to the complicated health situation and social unrest in that latter country, Argentina has taken sole responsibility and now is evaluating how to safely put on the event. (Camera: ALBERTO CARATOZZOLO).SHOT LIST: HEALTH AUTHORITIES COLLECT NASAL SWAB SAMPLES FROM CITIZENS TO TEST FOR COVID-19 IN BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA.
Kolkata, May 19 (EFE/EPA).- India reported Wednesday a new record in the number of Covid-19 deaths in the last 24 hours, which crossed the 4,500 barrier for the first time, while the number of fresh infections continued to show a downward trend.According to the Health Ministry, India recorded 4,529 deaths, taking the total to 283,248 since the start of the pandemic, only behind the United States and Brazil.Meanwhile, the daily coronavirus cases continued to show a downward trend with 267,334 fresh infections compared to the record highs of 400,000 registered a few weeks ago. (Camera: PIYAL ADHIKARY). SHOT LIST: VACCINATION DRIVE AND DAILY LIFE AMID THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC IN KOLKATA, INDIA.
Bangalore, May 18 (EFE/EPA).- India surpassed 25 million cases of the coronavirus on Tuesday since the start of the pandemic, despite a decline in infections in recent days, while also recording a new daily record of 4,329 deaths.The country registered 263,533 infections in the last 24 hours, according to data from the Indian Ministry of Health, the lowest number in a month after India reported a record of over 400,000 cases everyday two weeks ago.The total Covid-19 toll now stands at 25.2 million cases - second highest after the United States - and 278,719 deaths - third highest after the US and Brazil. (Camera: JAGADEESH NV). SHOT LIST: MASS CREMATIONS OF COVID-19 VICTIMS IN BANGALORE, INDIA.
Ahmedabad (India), May 13 (EFE/EPA).- (Camera: Divyakant Solanki).- India reported 4,120 Covid-19 deaths and 362,727 fresh cases in the last 24 hours on Thursday, while several states have announced the suspension of the vaccination program to all adults due to shortage of doses.FOOTAGE OF A HOSPITAL IN AHMEDABAD, INDIA.
New Delhi, May 13 (EFE).- India reported 4,120 Covid-19 deaths and 362,727 fresh cases in the last 24 hours on Thursday, while several states have announced the suspension of the vaccination program to all adults due to shortage of doses.(Camera: HARISH TYAGI)SHOT LIST: B-ROLL OF NEW DELHI, INDIA, AMID THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC.
Sao Paulo, May 4 (EFE) .- Brazil recorded 2,966 deaths and 77,359 cases from Covid-19 Tuesday, while the vaccination process continues to be slow in one of the countries most affected by the pandemic. (Camera: JANAINA QUINET)SHOT LIST: B-ROLL OF THE VACCINATION PROCESS IN SAO PAULO, BRAZIL.