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Published 03 May, 2021 09:17am

'Hospitals are full' as Argentina Covid-19 cases hit 3 million

Argentina coronavirus cases hit three million since the pandemic began, as medical workers said hospitals were full to capacity despite toughened government measures to bring down the spread of infections, according to Reuters.

The government of President Alberto Fernandez this week unveiled a new round of tougher restrictions as a second wave of infections has battered the country, filling up intensive care units and setting new daily records for cases and deaths.

But medical staff said it was still not enough.

“People need to be a little more aware and know that the hospitals are full and that health personnel are exhausted,” said Luciana Berti, a 41-year-old surgical assistant.

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