Xiu Ying
Xiu Ying is a Chinese freelance journalist interested in Brazil and Latin America.
In Favelas, 96 Percent Believe in Effectiveness of Social Isolation
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Residents of Brazil's peripheries are deeply concerned about the coronavirus and believe that quarantine is the best means to...
Rede D’Or Inaugurates Rio’s Largest Private Hospital in Glória Neighborhood
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Owner of the largest hospital network in Brazil, the D'Or São Luiz group inaugurated, on Monday, March 30th, what...
Current Crisis Will Change Our Future, Expedite Digital Transformation, CEOs say
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - During a live event hosted by XP Investments on Sunday, March 29th, prominent executives -- Mariano Gomide de Faria,...
BNDES Announces Expanded Health-and-Beds Focused Measures
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil's National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) launched on Sunday, March 29th, a new package to tackle...
Governor Witzel Extends Social Isolation in Rio de Janeiro for Another 15 Days
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The governor of Rio, Wilson Witzel , announced the extension of social isolation in the state for another 15...
Brazilian Fintech Enables Donations to Health Institutions
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil's Doare, a startup that uses technology to mediate online donations, now allows Internet users to donate any amount,...
Mayor Bans Elderly From Entering Rio Bank Branches
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Muncipal Civil Secretary, Ailton Cardoso, explained that the purpose of the decree is to reduce the risk of...
Along With Chloroquine, What Drugs Are Being Tested Against Coronavirus?
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - When a crisis like the one caused by the novel coronavirus emerges, there is no time to develop specific...
Despite Bolsonaro’s Consent, Catholic Church Will Not Celebrate Mass in Churches
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Roman Catholic Church, Brazil's major religious denomination, said it will stand by its decision not to celebrate mass...
Hate Speech Against Chinese on Twitter Grows 900 Percent
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A company specializing in monitoring the toxicity of digital platforms, L1ght, shared a report showing that hate speech against...
Coronavirus Confines One Third of Humankind
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - One-third of humanity is confined to their homes. The Olympic Games have been deferred for the first time in...
Chinese Plants Restart Operations as Rest of World Hits the Brakes
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - People are back to work, production lines start operating and even Wuhan, the original epicenter of the outbreak, will...
Rio de Janeiro Considers Using Navy Ships to Shelter High-risk Favela Residents
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The government of Rio de Janeiro is considering the use of Navy ships to shelter residents of favela communities...
Why Eyeglasses Offer Better Protection from New Coronavirus than Contact Lenses
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Experts advise individuals to wear glasses rather than contact lenses as a protective measure against the Covid-19 infection. Avoiding...