Groups also gathered in other cities throughout Argentina to watch the early morning Mass, Telam reported.

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"The level of virulence of this storm is not normal, " said Diego Santilli, the city's environment minister, according to Telam.

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Provincial officials provided compensation to the family Thursday, Telam reported, including cell phones, an economic subsidy, a motorcycle and transportation assistance.

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Doctors decided not to perform surgery and to withdraw medications, but would keep the baby hydrated and on a ventilator, Telam reported.

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"She demonstrated that she is strong and for some reason God has kept her alive until now, " she said, according to Telam.

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Wind gusts ranged from 100 kph to 120 kph (62 mph to 75 mph), said Luciano Timerman, a provincial emergency official, Telam reported.

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The president of the tourism board of Usuaia, Marcelo Lieti, said Monday's incident "had nothing to do with the Malvinas subject, " according to Telam.

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Damage occurred within the city limits and also in the surrounding province, where at least nine people were killed when they were crushed or electrocuted, Telam said.

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Residents of the city awakened to crumbling walls, crushed cars, fallen trees and scattered branches after heavy rain, wind and hail hit Wednesday night, the state-run Telam agency said.

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