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Zika virus declared an international public health emergency

Tuesday, February 2nd 2016 - 06:05 UTC
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The World Health Organization has declared the mosquito-borne Zika virus to be an international public health emergency due to its link to thousands of suspected cases of birth defects in Brazil. Read full article

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  • Brasileiro

    Last year (2015) tourism yields to Brazil US$ 5 billion. 3/4 of this money was spent by tourists from neighboring countries here in South America.

    Tourism in Brazil is a very strong industry. Embratur estimated that tourists spent in Brazil in 2015 US$ 60 billion. Brazilian tourists account for over 90% of total spending.

    Therefore, has no importance if countries of “five eyes” coming or not for Carnival or for the Olympics.

    Feb 02nd, 2016 - 11:00 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • yankeeboy

    I'd be a bit more worried in the amount of retarded children being born. Although how does one tell if a Brazilian is retarded?

    Seems like they let you out now and again.

    Feb 02nd, 2016 - 01:49 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Jack Bauer

    @1 Br asshole
    May I suggest you read your post again...and again : in your 1st paragraph you state ”(2015) tourism yields to Brazil US$ 5 billion“ ; in your 2nd, ”Embratur estimated that tourists spent in Brazil in 2015 US$ 60 billion ”.

    Is it 5 or 60 ??

    But let's stick to the facts : foreign tourists left USD 5,8 billion in Brazil, in 2015. In the same period, Brazilians spent USD 17,3 billion abroad, resulting in a deficit of USD 11,5 billion, or 39% less than the 2014 deficit of USD 18,7 billion. While this may help the balance of payments, it means, contrary to what you believe , Brazilians are poorer and are travelling abroad less and less, because they cannot afford to. The number of Brazilians who travelled abroad in 2015 dropped by roughly 40% when compared to 2014.
    Anyway, the above shows that your allegation that revenue from tourism in Brazil, in 2015 was USD 60 billion, of which USD 54 billion was from local tourists, is pure, unadulterated bullshit.

    While it is logical to presume that local tourists would opt for cheaper travel, domestically - in view of the USD - your numbers are no more than the fantasy of a weak mind.

    Tell me, does your head measure more than 33 cms ?

    Feb 02nd, 2016 - 04:10 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • yankeeboy

    They're now saying you can catch this through sexual contact.

    Ahh the 3rd world...always spreading joy.

    Feb 02nd, 2016 - 09:20 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Brasileiro

    Did not you know? The contagion of zika occurs also through the seawater. Scientists say that if the victim have as their native language the english the death occurs in less than 24 hours. Because no one will help them since no one understands english in Brazil.

    5 Eyes citizens do not come to Brazil! You will not be welcome.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OM20Kd0N2o&list=FLmXPTu1f8AdGlizWNiASx2A&index=2

    Feb 02nd, 2016 - 10:19 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • ilsen

    5 Brasileiro
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-35478778
    Zika virus infection 'through sex' reported in US

    Your ignorance is your most dangerous cause of infection, just like AIDS/HIV is now.
    Brazil is #62 on the list of countries most infected with AIDS/HIV with NO European, North American nor Australsian Countries listed above it.

    Brazil is #1 for ZIKA

    I blame your Gov. (who you voted for).

    How do you feel now?

    Feb 03rd, 2016 - 01:22 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Brasileiro

    Very good. My government since 01.01.2003 is the best government in the world. And continue to do so for another 40 years.

    And with the political union of the BRICS will become the largest economic and military power that the world has ever seen.

    How do you feel now?

    Feb 03rd, 2016 - 09:32 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • yankeeboy

    7. Your gov't directly and indirectly caused this outbreak. I hear the USA is sending a team to help Brazil since everyone so dumb there and this is expected to get out of control really quickly.

    Feb 03rd, 2016 - 06:11 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Jack Bauer

    @5 BR asshole
    Zika is contagious amongst ignoramuses, so I'd say that 'petistas' are a serious risk group.

    @6 Ilsen
    ask the Brasshole how he feels when he's on all fours and Lula is standing behind him.....then, no doubt, he'll say “Very good”.

    @7 BR asshole
    I've realized long ago that is it useless trying to educate idiots like you. The best thing is to let you go your own way, and when you get screwed you'll have no-one but your stupid self to blame.

    Feb 03rd, 2016 - 08:11 pm - Link - Report abuse 0

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