Argentina COVID-19 cases pass 200,000
CGTN
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Just days after its coronavirus lockdown was extended, the number of cases in Argentina is now past 200,000. 

People are being urged to stay at home and all social gatherings have been banned till August 16. 

The metropolitan area around Buenos Aires is the worst hit, with 90% of confirmed cases. 

Last week President Alberto Fernández cautioned against Argentinians becoming too relaxed.

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