Coronavirus made it to Antarctica — and now the pandemic spread to all continents

Coronavirus made it to Antarctica — and now the pandemic spread to all continents

Categories: Health and Medicine | World

Antarctica has ceased to be the only continent of the planet, the territory of which was not discovered coronavirus. The Chilean station General Bernardo O'higgins (base General Bernardo O'higgins) results of analyses of 36 people was positive.

Coronavirus made it to Antarctica — and now the pandemic spread to all continents

Some infected symptoms of coronavirus appeared before the PCR test, but they are all in stable condition. All 36 people were immediately evacuated to the city of Punta arenas, where isolated and treated. Their spot on the base took on new staff who previously survived quarantine and showed a negative test result for Covid-19.

Coronavirus made it to Antarctica — and now the pandemic spread to all continents

Penguins near the Chilean research station in Antarctica

Coronavirus made it to Antarctica — and now the pandemic spread to all continents

In the Antarctic summer now

Keywords: Antarctica | Coronavirus | Pandemic | Arctic circle

Post News Article

Recent articles

Britain's answer to Helmut Newton: beautiful and sensual photographs by Bob Carlos Clarke
Britain's answer to Helmut Newton: beautiful and sensual ...

Famous British photographer Bob Carlos Clarke was born in an Irish corps in 1950. In 1969 he moved to England to study art and ...

The craftswoman creates dolls with magical realism
The craftswoman creates dolls with magical realism

There are dolls very similar to living people. And there are so realistic that their appearance can only be explained by magic. ...

Nevada-chan - a girl killer with a box cutter
Nevada-chan - a girl killer with a box cutter

Japan is deservedly considered one of the safest countries in the world. Even organized crime there has a "human face" ...

Related articles

Why do the Japanese send bags of rice to their relatives instead of babies
Why do the Japanese send bags of rice to their relatives ...

As in most countries of the world, when a child is born in a Japanese family, relatives come to visit with gifts. Due to the ...

Bandana: the story of an accessory that became popular again thanks to the pandemic
Bandana: the story of an accessory that became popular again ...

Everyone knows what a bandana is, but if you ask what this word means, it is unlikely that you will get a clear answer. It is ...

Clean — the guarantee of health: how to disinfect your mouse and keyboard
Clean — the guarantee of health: how to disinfect your ...

The world continues to grapple with the coronavirus, so it is important to remember personal hygiene. Always wash your hands before ...