Chile moves on from the pandemic
The Chilean Ministry of Health announced that it is lifting the majority of its remaining COVID-19 restrictions. Beginning Oct. 1, indoor masking will no longer...
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Chile hopeful ahead of next coronavirus wave
As a new wave of coronavirus cases washes across South America, Chile and neighboring countries hope that high vaccination rates will keep it at bay....
Officials calm as Chile registers coronavirus surge
SANTIAGO – Chile’s Health Ministry reported the highest daily coronavirus numbers since June last year. Government spokesperson Jaime Bellolio said border closures are not planned...
Omicron: new changes to Chile’s border plan
SANTIAGO – The Health Ministry announced a series of changes to the Protected Borders Plan. Internationals arriving from seven southern African nations will be barred...
Chile to reopen land borders ahead of summer
On Dec. 1, Chile opens its land borders and begins requiring booster shots for those over 45 who want mobility passes. These announcements come as...
Why are coronavirus cases rising despite Chile’s high vaccination rate?
SANTIAGO – Coronavirus infections in Chile have risen despite a largely successful vaccination program. Epidemiologist Catterina Ferreccio talked to Chile Today about the reasons and...
Quarantined: presidential campaigns stall after Boric tests positive
Five presidential candidates in Chile have been forced to stall their physical campaigns and quarantine after Gabriel Boric tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday. All...
Chilean capital back to Phase 3 amid new rise in cases
SANTIAGO – On Monday, Oct. 25, new restrictions were announced in response to a recent uptick in coronavirus cases. Earlier this week, there were a...
Curfew in Chile to be lifted after 18 months
President Sebastián Piñera announced this week that the State of Exception would not be extended, meaning the emergency measure will end on Thursday, Sept. 30....
Outbreak at Punta Peuco Prison kills two
An outbreak at the infamous Punta Peuco Prison has killed at least two inmates, with a third retired air force commander hospitalized. In response to...