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Six-year anniversary of COVID-19 pandemic in Uruguay highlights ongoing vigilance
Uruguay marks six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, with former Health Minister Karina Rando emphasizing the country’s low mortality relative to neighbors but underscoring the need for c
On March 13, 2026, Uruguay commemorated six years since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Former Health Minister Karina Rando noted that Uruguay’s COVID-19 mortality rate remained significantly lower than in other countries in Latin America, such as Brazil and Chile, due to early measures and public health responses. However, she warned that the risk of new outbreaks remains, and called for ongoing vaccination, surveillance, and healthcare readiness to handle potential waves amid global circulation of SARS-CoV-2 variants. Public health authorities continue to monitor the situation and reinforce messaging on vaccination and infection control.
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