Brazil gets on track with Covid-19 vaccination
Despite a world-renowned mass immunization system, the 213 million-strong country began its campaign in January, several weeks after the United...
September 17, 2021Topic
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Covid-19 vaccination rate: after 6 1/2 months Brazil overtakes the U.S.
Comparing the average doses administered on the exact days in which Brazil and the United States completed 6 and a...
August 3, 2021
Analysis: South America’s pandemic woes rooted in underdevelopment, culture, poor vaccine logistics
While the first world is pulling off its masks, the region is unable to find an effective way to advance...
July 5, 2021
Analysis: Brazil’s vaccination pace after 150 days far slower than US, UK, Israel
Five months into its vaccination plan, Brazil had immunized 11% of the population with two doses, while the United States...
June 24, 2021
Brazil again surpasses India in daily Covid deaths
Brazil has once again surpassed India in the number of daily deaths by Covid-19, according to Oxford University's Our World...
June 11, 2021
Brazil’s Bolsonaro says chaos and panic are promoted by those who want to return to power
President Jair Bolsonaro criticized governors and mayors and said that "chaos and panic" are being created by those who want...
May 27, 2021
Coronavirus: Uruguay and Argentina lead among countries with most deaths per population
The two countries are followed by Paraguay, Colombia and Trinidad and Tobago, according to Our World in Data website.
May 20, 2021
Uruguay has world’s highest coronavirus death rate in the past week
Uruguay recorded 16.82 deaths per 1 million inhabitants in the last 7-day average, reported the Our World in Data website.
May 8, 2021
Uruguay prepares to implement vaccine passport in June for “gradual opening” of international flights
The government of Luis Lacalle Pou in Uruguay estimates that in June it will be able to implement the vaccine...
April 21, 2021