Which Countries Allow Entry for Travelers Leaving Brazil?
Amid the reopening of borders, some of the preferred destinations for Brazilians, such as the United States and European Union...
July 24, 2020Section
Society
Daily Interest News from Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Covid-19: Brazil Records 59,962 New Cases in 24 Hours (July 23rd)
Data from the Ministry of Health show that of the 2.22 million Brazilians infected with the novel coronavirus, 68.6 percent...
July 24, 2020
UN Development Agency Proposes Temporary Basic Income to Halt Covid-19 Pandemic
Hundreds of millions of people face the dilemma of confining themselves daily so as not to catch the novel coronavirus,...
July 24, 2020
Half of Brazil’s Population Benefited From Government Emergency Aid in June
The number of households receiving emergency aid grew in June. The aid, which ensures social protection during the period of...
July 24, 2020
Former Health Minister Mandetta Says Brazil Could Reach 100,000 Deaths in Weeks
Three months after being fired as Minister of Health, Luiz Henrique Mandetta's worst fear is becoming true.
July 24, 2020
Low-cost Ventilators Produced by Rio’s Federal University Deliver Positive Results
The low-cost ventilators produced by researchers at Coppe/UFRJ (Federal University of Rio de Janeiro) have already been tested in Covid-19...
July 24, 2020
China’s Covid-19 Vaccine Could Be Ready for Distribution in 2020
The Covid-19 vaccine developed by the Chinese National Pharmaceutical Group, state-owned and known as Sinopharm, may be ready for distribution...
July 24, 2020
Largest Brazilian Study Yet Says Chloroquine Is Ineffective Against Covid-19
The largest study ever conducted on hydroxychloroquine in Brazil showed that the drug is ineffective in treating the novel coronavirus.
July 24, 2020
Identifying Early COVID-19 Symptoms Can Predict Severity, Guide Proper Treatment
The first five days of COVID-19 symptoms can predict severity of the disease and treatment that will be required, says...
July 23, 2020