According to Agence France-Presse on January 21, an official said on the 20th local time that the La Esperanza base in Argentina, located in Antarctica, was "invaded" by the new crown virus, which has infected 24 people, of which 9 people who have not been vaccinated are evacuating.
Patricia Ortuzar, from Argentina's National Antarctic Agency, reportedly told AFP that 24 of the 43 scientists and military personnel at the Esperanza base had been infected.
Nine of the confirmed cases have not developed symptoms. As a precautionary measure, they were arranged to evacuate by helicopter to Buenos Aires. The remaining asymptomatic staff at the base are under the observation of doctors at the base.
Otuza also said the situation at the Espernza base was "under control."
Since December 14, 2021, the Princess Elisabeth station in Antarctica, Belgium, has experienced an outbreak of COVID-19, and at least 16 of the 25 staff members have been infected with the new crown virus. It is reported that in December 2020, antarctica first detected the new crown virus, a military base in Chile found at least 36 confirmed cases.
Source: China News Network
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