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Argentina Reacted Early And Kept The Coronavirus Largely Contained

Once there were 100 cases, the government imposed broad confinement measures. Over seven weeks later, with 317 coronavirus-related deaths, Argentina is easing its lockdown outside Buenos Aires.
A cyclist crosses Plaza de Mayo in the center of Buenos Aires on April 30. Argentina is loosening its strict lockdown but keeping most restrictions in the capital in place.

Argentina is loosening the strict lockdown that helped secure one of the lowest death tolls from COVID-19 in South America.

Restrictions imposed more than seven weeks ago will remain in effect in and around the capital, Buenos Aires. The nation's borders and

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