Argentina: breath of fresh air in Buenos Aires with the relaxation of health restrictions
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Last May, Argentines protested against health restrictions, including confinement.
In Buenos AIres, May 25, 2021. AFP - RONALDO SCHEMIDT
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Argentines can now drop masks outdoors!
While 64% of the population has received at least one dose of vaccine and the number of new daily Covid-19 cases is at its lowest for more than a year, the government announced on Tuesday September 21 the lifting of the quasi -total sanitary restrictions.
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With our correspondent in Buenos Aires,
Théo Conscience
At last !
For the first time in 18 months, Matias Dominguez can walk his dog without having to wear a mask.
"
I can smell the plants again!"
It's a bit like the return of the sun after long days of gray,
”he says.
This 31-year-old computer engineer is especially pleased with the end of the gauges for economic and social activities. He will finally be able to find face-to-face work and his colleagues. “
My work itself is lonely enough, I'm on the computer all day. But first I could see my colleagues at the office. And then from one day to the next, we had to stay at home. So I am really happy
!
"
Sitting on a bench in the sun in a park, Victoria and Lucila are impatient to find the big cultural and sporting events, which are now allowed with a 50% gauge.
“
Me, what I miss above all is football
!
I need to go to the stand, to support my team
.
»«
Football, concerts, cultural events.
These are the things we really need.
"
Another government announcement Tuesday: the reopening of borders, closed to foreigners since March 2020. From November 1, all tourists with a full vaccination schedule will be able to enter Argentina.
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