Brazil

Thursday, April 9th 2020 - 13:28 UTC
Brazil spurs manufacturers to make ventilators after a 15.000 units purchase from China fell through

Brazil’s health minister said on Wednesday that the country’s attempts to purchase thousands of ventilators from China to fight a growing coronavirus epidemic had fallen through and the government is now looking to Brazilian companies to build the devices.
Thursday, April 9th 2020 - 09:21 UTC
An Amazon Yanomani indigenous 15 year old boy has tested positive for COVID-19

Brazil said on Wednesday the first case of COVID-19 had been detected among the Yanomami people, an Amazon indigenous group known for its remoteness and its vulnerability to foreign diseases.
Thursday, April 9th 2020 - 08:48 UTC
February's services sector confirms Brazil is heading for recession

Services activity in Brazil shrank 1% in February, official figures showed on Wednesday, the biggest monthly fall in over 18 months and another sign Latin America's largest economy was already in go-slow mode before the coronavirus crisis erupted.
Wednesday, April 8th 2020 - 07:50 UTC
Brazil and US clash over delivery of Chinese supplies of medical equipment

The US ambassador to Brazil on Tuesday denied reports that the US government took over Chinese supplies of medical equipment that were ordered by Brazil to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
Wednesday, April 8th 2020 - 07:28 UTC
Brazilian athletes and soccer players helping favela residents with food and money to battle COVID-19

As infections of the novel coronavirus rise steadily in Brazil and threaten to cause chaos in its densely populated favelas, some of the country's leading athletes are stepping up to help the most vulnerable communities.
Tuesday, April 7th 2020 - 07:59 UTC
Brazilian Health minister remains: Bolsonaro's decision overturned by the generals in his cabinet

Brazilian Health Minister Luiz Henrique Mandetta said on Monday he will continue in his post after overcoming a disagreement with President Jair Bolsonaro over the need for social distancing to stop the spread of coronavirus.
Tuesday, April 7th 2020 - 07:53 UTC
Beijing furious with Brazil after Education minister links COVID-19 pandemic to China's “plan for world domination”

China demanded an explanation from Brazil on Monday after the conservative government’s education minister linked the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic to the Asian country’s “plan for world domination,” in a tweet imitating a Chinese accent.
Monday, April 6th 2020 - 10:28 UTC
Bolsonaro's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic highly controversial, but 59% want him to remain as president

Most Brazilians do not favor President Jair Bolsonaro resigning despite mounting criticism of his handling of the coronavirus outbreak, according to a poll published by newspaper Folha de S.Paulo on Sunday.
Monday, April 6th 2020 - 10:25 UTC
Brazil admits 486 deaths from Covid-19 and 11,130 positive, but the toll could be much higher

Brazil’s Health Ministry said on Sunday the country’s death toll from COVID-19 has climbed to 486 as 11,130 people tested positive to the coronavirus disease. In the past 24 hours, 54 patients died, up 12.5% compared with the day before, and 852 new infections were detected, placing the mortality rate at 4.4%, said the authorities.
Saturday, April 4th 2020 - 08:30 UTC
Covid-19 pandemic: Brazilians have greater trust in the Health than in president Bolsonaro

Brazilians feeling frustrated with president Jair Bolsonaro are turning to another voice for guidance and reassurance. Health Minister Luiz Henrique Mandetta has emerged from relative obscurity with technocratic daily briefings presenting the latest science, stressing the need for social distancing measures and earning praise from across the political spectrum.