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Argentina Relaxes COVID-19 Restrictions

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   Authorities in Buenos Aireshaveloosenedcoronavirus
   restrictions,allowing people inside businesses, including
   restaurants,barsand gyms for the first time in seven months.

   Underthe newguidelines,businesses are allowed up to 25 percent of
   theircapacity, withassurancesthey provideproper ventilation.

   TheAssociated Press reports theeasing of restrictionscomesas
   newCOVID-19 caseshavetrended downward in recent monthsin Argentina's
   capital.

   Authorities say coronavirus cases have not dropped in other areasofthe
   country and people inBuenos Airesare urged to remain vigilantin
   following safety protocols.

   Argentina has confirmed more than 1,100,000 coronavirus cases andat
   least29,301deaths.

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