South African virus variant is identified for the 1st time in Brazil – unpublished report
The discovery was made by a group of researchers gathered in a genomic surveillance network that monitors the dissemination of...
April 7, 2021Section
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What you need to know about the Covid-19 pandemic worldwide (April 6)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: Global Covid-19 death toll...
April 6, 2021
New virus strain detected in Brazil causes stricter restrictions for the region
Brazil discovered last week a new variant of coronavirus more contagious than the previous ones, which complicates, even more, the...
April 4, 2021 Brazil detects new coronavirus variant similar to South African
Brazil has detected a new COVID-19 variant in São Paulo state that is similar to the one first seen in...
March 31, 2021
Almost all new coronavirus strains now found in community circulation in Argentina
Argentina's Science Ministry Monday confirmed community circulation of the Manaus strain in the country had been established.
March 30, 2021
UN warns of possible default by Brazil and other developing countries
According to the UN, 42 economies that borrowed in capital markets have suffered sovereign downgrades since the beginning of the...
March 29, 2021
Portugal extends suspension of flights from Great Britain and Brazil
Portugal on Monday (29) extended a suspension of flights to and from Britain and Brazil until April 15, with only...
March 29, 2021
France and Peru decide to resume direct flights next Wednesday
Air France airline announced the resumption of direct international flights between France and Peru from next Wednesday, March 31st.
March 27, 2021
Scientists in Israel find South African variant limits efficacy of Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine
A study in Israel found that one of the coronavirus vaccines is effective against the British variant of the coronavirus,...
March 25, 2021