Chile: 24 communes to enter quarantine after Covid-19 infections surge
Much of Chile's capital and several communes across the country will return to a full quarantine starting next Saturday, March...
March 19, 2021Section
Covid-19
Brazil registers second deadliest day in COVID pandemic, with 2,724 deaths (March 18th)
Brazil has recorded 2,724 new deaths due to covid-19 in the last 24 hours, according to data released on Thursday,...
March 18, 2021
Covid-19: São Paulo confirms 1st death in ICU line, anticipates holidays, but discards lockdown
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The healthcare system in Brazil's largest city is "collapsing", said São Paulo mayor Bruno Covas,...
March 18, 2021
Brazilian Senator Major Olímpio confirmed brain dead due to Covid-19
Senator Major Olímpio, 58 years old, was confirmed brain dead this Thursday, March 18th, after several days hospitalized with Covid-19....
March 18, 2021
New Brazilian health minister Marcelo Queiroga vows to “follow science” and promote “great national dialogue”
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Appointed to the position of Health Minister, physician Marcelo Queiroga said on Thursday, March 18th,...
March 18, 2021
Brazil says Paraguay will be #1 priority for vaccine cooperation
Foreign Minister Ernesto Araújo has prioritized political ally Paraguay among the countries that should cooperate internationally in vaccine efforts.
March 18, 2021
Paraguayan Foreign Minister calls on Brazil for help in fighting pandemic
On Wednesday, March 17th, President Jair Bolsonaro welcomed the Paraguayan Foreign Minister Euclides Acevedo, who traveled to Brazil to request...
March 18, 2021
What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic today (March 18th)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic in the world today: Brazil...
March 18, 2021
Brazil reports record 90,000 new COVID-19 infections, a day after setting deadly record (March 17th)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil on Wednesday, March 17th, registered 90,303 new coronavirus cases, a new record, a day...
March 17, 2021