COVID-19: Brazil Hits 500

COVID-19: Brazil Hits 500,000 Deaths Amid ‘Critical’ Situation

COVID-19: Brazil Hits 500,000 Deaths Amid ‘Critical’ Situation

COVID-19: Brazil Hits 500,000 Deaths Amid 'Critical' Situation The number of deaths related to Covid-19 has passed 500,000 in Brazil, the second-highest in the world, as experts say the outbreak could worsen amid slow vaccination and the start of winter. The virus continues to spread as President Jair Bolsonaro refuses to back measures like social distancing. The health institute Fiocruz says the situation is "critical". Only 15% of adults are fully vaccinated. Congress is investigating the government's handling of the pandemic. President Bolsonaro has been heavily criticised for not implementing a coordinated national response and for his scepticism toward vaccines,…
Read More