Covid-19: Rio de Janeiro wants to vaccinate all those over 60 with 3rd dose by October 30
On the same day that vaccination of 17-year-old adolescents against the Covid-19 began, the Rio de Janeiro city government announced...
August 27, 2021Section
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Rio de Janeiro to return to Brazil’s cruise season in November
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The government of Rio de Janeiro sent a letter to the Ministry of Tourism on...
August 26, 2021
Deaths of elderly vaccinated with two doses rise by 73% in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro has seen deaths and hospitalizations of elderly administered the two coronavirus vaccine doses steadily increase.
August 25, 2021
Post Malone, Alok and Jason Derulo confirmed for Brazil’s Rock in Rio 2022
Brazilian DJ Alok had already been confirmed by the event in 2019 and remains on the list. He will open...
August 25, 2021
Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro initiates Operation Summer after weekend beachfront chaos
Reinforced surveillance on the beach and its surroundings usually occurs during the high season, starting in November. As of next...
August 25, 2021
Brazil’s Alba Saúde and Pastore Medical Center announce merger
Dot Saúde is the result of the merger between the two competitors in the city of Rio de Janeiro, which...
August 24, 2021
Rio de Janeiro state records lowest number of homicides in July since 1991
The state of Rio de Janeiro recorded the lowest number of homicides in the first seven months of the year...
August 21, 2021
Covid-19: Even with 71% vaccinated, Rio de Janeiro extends restrictions due to high transmission risk
With a high risk of transmission, occupancy rates of intensive care beds above 90%, and classification as an epicenter of...
August 20, 2021
Poll: Brazil’s Vice-president Mourão leads 2022 race for Rio de Janeiro governor
Mourão has 18% of voting intentions in the stimulated scenario, followed by the current mayor of Rio Eduardo Paes (PSD)...
August 19, 2021