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The Government announces the COVID-19 innovation Challenge for protecting healthcare personnel
The Science Ministry is to spend 800 million pesos on the design and local manufacture of masks, face shields and protective suits that...


Health Minister gives a presentation to the WHO on Chile’s measures to contain COVID-19
Chile’s Health Minister was the only representative of the American continent to present on the occasion. Early this morning, Health...


This Chilean community is using drones to deliver medicine to the elderly
With COVID-19 forcing many at-risk seniors to stay indoors, the small Chilean beach enclave of Zapallar is using drones to deliver...


Chile's coronavirus cases rise above 10,000, third highest in Latin America
SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Chile reported on Sunday that there were more than 10,000 people in the country with the coronavirus, the...


The Jeffery family in Chile and UK
The following information has been sent by Patricia Jeffery one of our Anglo Chilean Society member. Patricia’s late husband Francis was...


Bombardment of Pisagua in 1879. Letter by British Vice Consul
The following letter about the Bombardment of Pisagua in 1879 has been sent by Patricia Jeffery an Anglo Chilean Society member....


World’s First Covid-19 Immunity Cards Are Coming to Chile
Chile plans to issue the world’s first immunity cards for people that have recovered from coronavirus to signal they are no longer...


Copper masks made by Chile company in COVID-19 fight
For centuries, copper has been used to repel certain bacteria and viruses, and a Chilean company is now using the metal to address a mask...


Chile doctors fear complacency over Covid-19 after initial successes
The country’s mortality rate from the disease is low but frontline staff say public hospitals are unprepared for rise in cases....


Chile to create $2bn fund to help informal workers hurt by virus
Chile's president said the 'emergency measures' would benefit 2.6 million informal workers. Chilean President Sebastian Pinera on...
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