VOICED : Argentina enfrenta la segunda ola de covid con una economía exhausta

Argentina is experiencing a second wave of COVID-19, with rising infection rates placing it among the top ten countries for daily cases. The government has implemented new restrictions, including a nighttime curfew and limits on public transport and gatherings, to curb the spread. However, these measures are challenging due to the country's fragile economy, which has been in recession for three years. The pandemic has exacerbated social and economic issues, with high poverty and unemployment rates. Protests have emerged, demanding emergency aid. Meanwhile, the vaccination process is slow, covering less than 10% of the population.

What was Argentina's strategy in 2020 to prevent the healthcare system from being overwhelmed?

• Focusing on rapid vaccination

• Implementing a short and mild lockdown

• Relying on herd immunity

• Enforcing a strict and prolonged lockdown

What new measures did the Argentine government announce in response to the rising COVID-19 cases?

• Lifting all restrictions

• Increasing public transportation

• Imposing a nighttime curfew

• Opening more hospitals

Why did organizations protest in front of the Ministry of Social Development?

• To demand more vaccines

• To request emergency financial aid

• To support the government's policies

• To celebrate the end of the pandemic

What economic challenges is Argentina facing due to the pandemic?

• High poverty and unemployment rates

• A booming economy

• Decreasing inflation

• A growing GDP

What percentage of Argentina's population had been vaccinated by the time of the report?

• Less than 10%

• More than 50%

• About 25%

• Exactly 75%