In Brazil’s Covid CPI, Amazonas state ex-secretary increases pressure on health ministry
In testimony, Marcellus Campêlo said the Ministry of Health sent veterinary equipment to the state and that federal transfers arrived...
June 16, 2021Section
Covid-19
Uruguay adds 2,813 new cases and 53 Covid-19 deaths (June 15)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Uruguay added this Tuesday 2,813 new cases of Covid-19 after 19,669 tests were processed, according...
June 15, 2021
Brazil to buy single-shot Chinese CanSino Covid-19 vaccine
Brazil plans to buy 60 million doses of the single-shot COVID-19 vaccine developed by China’s CanSino Biologics for delivery in...
June 15, 2021
Brazil records 2,468 deaths and 80,609 new cases of Covid-19 in 24h (June 15)
Brazil registered on Tuesday, 15, 2,468 deaths caused by covid-19, according to data from the National Council of Health Secretaries...
June 15, 2021
Spain extends restrictions on flights from Brazil for 10th time
Only Spanish or Andorran citizens, residents of both countries, and passengers in international connections to a country outside the Schengen...
June 15, 2021
Brazil’s Chamber passes bill permitting expanded production of Covid-19 vaccines
The Chamber of Deputies on Tuesday, June 15, passed Federal Senate Bill 1343/21, which allows the government to authorize veterinary...
June 15, 2021
Russia claims its Sputnik V vaccine is most effective against Delta coronavirus variant
The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) reported this morning that its Sputnik V vaccine is the most effective against the...
June 15, 2021
Residents of Rio´s Paqueta island criticize off-season Carnaval: “Nothing to celebrate”
Paquetá residents did not like the idea of an "off-season carnival" on the island in September, even after vaccinating everyone...
June 15, 2021
Brazil’s Paraná state to vaccinate entire 18+ population by late September – Governor
Paraná governor said the state will vaccinate all people over 18 against Covid-19, with at least the first dose, until...
June 15, 2021