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...
Tag : Covid-19
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...
Santiago Film Festival returns as online event
by Diego Rivera
SANTIAGO – The Santiago International Film Festival, (SANFIC) returns for its 17th consecutive year. It will be streamed due to the pandemic and will take...
Government relaxes Covid-19 measures as cases drop
As coronavirus cases in Chile are falling, the government on Thursday announced the relaxation of several measures. From July 15, gyms, cinemas and restaurants in...
Chile hit by Delta variant while loosening restrictions
The Delta variant was first identified in India. Chile’s Health Minister, Enrique Paris, said it has been detected in Chile, just as health measures are...
Surge in Covid-19 Cases Leads to Tighter Restrictions
by Diego Rivera
SANTIAGO – In response to spiking infection numbers, the government has tightened its Covid-19 response. Changes include stricter and longer quarantines and restrictions on commerce....
Regions Brace for Vacation Season
by Diego Rivera
VALPARAÍSO – A vacation permit has raised anxiety in Chile’s region over a massive tourist influx from the capital. With Covid-19 cases spiking, authorities worry...
New Strain Slips Through the Cracks
by Diego Rivera
SANTIAGO – On Dec. 29, a more contagious strain of Covid-19 was confirmed in Chile after a Chilean citizen returned home from a trip to...
Summing Up 2020 in One Unfortunate Image
This year will remain in the collective memory of the world, and of course of Chileans. And although the political event of the year was...