Jair Bolsonaro Proclaims Himself “Living Proof” of Chloroquine’s Efficacy
President Jair Bolsonaro said yesterday that he is "living proof" of chloroquine's efficacy against Covid-19, a drug that is not...
August 14, 2020Section
Society
Daily Interest News from Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Brazilians Discover Horse Covid-19 Antibody Up to 50 Times More Powerful
On Thursday, August 13th, Brazilian scientists announced a new finding in a National Academy of Medicine session.
August 14, 2020
Brazilian Health Plans Must Cover Covid-19 Serological Test, Determines National Agency
On Thursday, August 13th, the National Supplementary Health Agency (ANS) decided in a meeting of the Agency's collegiate board, to...
August 14, 2020
Gringo View: Order, Progress and Unity?
(Opinion) Watching the Brazilian flag with its stirring positivistic motto ‘Ordem e Progresso’ flapping in the wind and reflecting on...
August 14, 2020
Covid-19: Brazil Has Over 1,200 New Deaths, 60,000 New Cases (August 13th)
The Ministry of Health's daily balance on the novel coronavirus pandemic, released yesterday, August 13th, reported 1,262 deaths and 60,091...
August 14, 2020
Covid-19: What Is Known About Russian Vaccine and Why Is It Challenged?
Russia's President Vladimir Putin announced the development of a vaccine against Covid-19, which will have received regulatory approval in less...
August 13, 2020
“Bishop of the Poor”: Mourning and Recognition After Death of Pedro Casaldáliga
Prominent figures and government officials in Latin America have expressed their sorrow at the death of the Catholic bishop and...
August 13, 2020
Covid-19: Brazil Counts 104,000 Deaths, 3.16 Million Accumulated Cases (August 12th)
Brazil has reached 104,201 deaths caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic.
August 13, 2020
Rio to Test Beach Placement Markings Using App
The Rio de Janeiro City Hall has announced that it will begin testing a marker system, through an App, for...
August 12, 2020