2021 Brazil News

Brazil Registers 112 COVID-19 Deaths SPA 30 Dec 2021 -- Brazil reported 112 COVID-19 deaths and 9,128 additional cases, according to data released by the nation's Health Ministry, Reuters reported.
Brazil Registers 171 COVID-19 Deaths on Tuesday SPA 29 Dec 2021 -- Brazil reported 171 COVID-19 deaths on Tuesday and 8,430 additional cases, according to data released by the nation's Health Ministry, Reuters reported.
Brazil Registers Another 164 COVID-19 Deaths SPA 25 Dec 2021 -- Brazil registered 164 COVID-19 deaths on Friday and 4,164 additional cases, according to data released by the nation's Health Ministry, Reuters reported.
Brazil Sees 3,451 New Coronavirus Cases SPA 23 Dec 2021 -- Brazil registered 3,451 new cases of coronavirus and 143 further COVID-19 deaths in the last 24 hours, the Health Ministry said on Wednesday, according to Reuters.
Designation of al-Qa'ida Network in Brazil US Dept. of State 22 Dec 2021 -- Al-Qa'ida and its regional affiliates continue to pose a threat to countries around the world. The United States is taking action today to stem the funding of this terrorist group by designating members of a Brazil-based network of al-Qa'ida-affiliated individuals and their companies as Specially Designated Global Terrorists.
Treasury Designates al-Qa'ida Support Network in Brazil US Treasury 22 Dec 2021 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated members of a Brazil-based network of al-Qa'ida-affiliated individuals and their companies for providing support to the terrorist group. Today's action targets three individuals and two entities, including al-Qa'ida operative in Brazil Haytham Ahmad Shukri Ahmad Al-Maghrabi (Al-Maghrabi), as Specially Designated Global Terrorists pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13224, as amended.
Brazil Sees 75 New COVID-19 Deaths, 3,621 Cases SPA 22 Dec 2021 -- Brazil recorded 75 new COVID-19 deaths and 3,621 new cases of coronavirus, the Health Ministry said on Tuesday, according to Reuters.
Brazil Records 3,323 New Cases of COVID-19 SPA 19 Dec 2021 -- Brazil recorded 3,323 new infections of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), along with 153 deaths in the past 24 hours.
Readout of the 4th Annual U.S.-Brazil Strategic Defense Talks DoD 16 Dec 2021
Brazil Reports 7,765 New Coronavirus Cases and 234 COVID-19 Deaths in 24 Hours, Ministry Reports SPA 11 Dec 2021 -- Brazil sustained 7,765 new cases and 234 deaths from the novel coronavirus COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the health ministry has reported.
Brazil registers 305 new COVID-19 deaths SPA 01 Dec 2021 -- Brazil registered 305 new COVID-19 deaths and 9,710 additional confirmed cases of the coronavirus, according to data released on Tuesday by the Health Ministry.
Brazil Records 3,843 New Cases of COVID-19 SPA 30 Nov 2021 -- Brazil recorded 3,843 new infections of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), along with 98 deaths in the past 24 hours.
Brazil Records 4,043 New Cases of COVID-19 SPA 29 Nov 2021 -- Brazil recorded 4,043 new infections of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), along with 92 deaths in the past 24 hours.
Brazil Records 12,392 New Cases of COVID-19 SPA 27 Nov 2021 -- Brazil recorded 12,392 new infections of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), along with 315 deaths in the past 24 hours.
Brazilian Senate Panel Formally Recommends Criminal Charges Against Bolsonaro Over Pandemic Response VOA 27 Oct 2021 -- A special Brazilian Senate committee has formally recommended that President Jair Bolsonaro face criminal charges for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic that has killed more than 600,000 people, the world's second-highest death toll behind the United States.
Brazil Registers 284 New COVID-19 Deaths SPA 24 Nov 2021 -- Brazil registered 284 new COVID-19 deaths and 10,312 additional confirmed cases of the coronavirus, according to data released by the Health Ministry on Tuesday. In total, Brazil has reported 613,066 deaths due to COVID-19, Reuters reported.
Brazilian Senate Panel Recommends Criminal Charges Against Bolsonaro Over COVID Response VOA 20 Oct 2021 -- A report by a special Brazilian Senate committee recommended Wednesday that President Jair Bolosonaro face criminal charges for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic that has killed more than 600,000 people, the world's second-highest death toll after the United States.
Brazil's Bolsonaro should face homicide charge for COVID-19 errors: Senate report Press TV 20 Oct 2021 -- A Brazilian congressional panel probing the country's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic has concluded that President Jair Bolsonaro should be charged with homicide for decisions that led to the spread of the coronavirus and the deaths of thousands in a failed attempt to achieve herd immunity.
Brazil Reports 12,301 Cases of Coronavirus and 293 COVID Deaths SPA 19 Nov 2021 -- Brazil has had 12,301 new cases of the novel coronavirus reported in the past 24 hours, and 293 deaths from COVID-19, the health ministry said on Thursday, Reuters reported.
Secretary Blinken's Call with Brazilian Foreign Minister França US Dept. of State 19 Oct 2021
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Emily Horne on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's Meeting with Brazilian Secretary for Strategic Affairs Admiral Flávio Rocha The White House 14 Oct 2021
Brazil's president accused of 'crimes against humanity' in ICC complaint Press TV 12 Oct 2021 -- Climate activists have filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, accusing him of "crimes against humanity" for his alleged role in the destruction of the Amazon.
Brazil Passes 600,000 COVID Deaths, Second Only to US VOA 08 Oct 2021 -- The Brazilian activist group Rio da Paz (Peace in Rio) held a memorial Friday on Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach to honor victims of the COVID-19 pandemic as the nation surpassed 600,000 deaths from the disease.
UNITAS LXII Opening Ceremony Takes Place in Lima US Navy 27 Sep 2021 -- Naval and Marine forces from Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Spain, South Korea, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and the United States gathered for the opening ceremony for UNITAS LXII, the longest running multinational maritime exercise, in Lima, Peru, Sept. 27.
UNITAS LXII Kicks off in Lima US Navy 26 Sep 2021 -- Naval and Marine forces from Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Morocco, Panama, Peru, Spain, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and the United States kicked off UNITAS LXII, an annual multinational exercise, Sept. 24, in Lima, Peru.
Brazil's Bolsonaro: UK PM has asked for 'emergency' food deal Press TV 24 Sep 2021 -- Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro says British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has requested Brazil for an "emergency" trade deal to provide some food products lacking in the UK, amid concerns about further supply shortages in the market.
Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Brazilian Foreign Minister França US Dept. of State 22 Sep 2021
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Brazilian Foreign Minister Carlos Franca Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 21 Sep 2021
Brazilian President commits country to climate neutrality by 2050 UN News 21 Sep 2021 -- Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro highlighted this Tuesday, in New York, his country's work on environmental preservation and the fight against climate change.
Sinovac submits additional documents to Brazil's health regulator after shots suspended: company Global Times 05 Sep 2021 -- Sinovac said it is closely working with Brazilian partner Institute of Butantan to submit additional documents to Anvisa, Brazil's health regulator, after it announced Saturday it was suspending the distribution of millions of Sinovac's COVID-19 vaccines for 90 days, as they were produced at an unauthorized plant.
Joint Statement on the Situation of Women and Girls in Afghanistan US Dept. of State 18 Aug 2021 -- This statement has been co-signed by Albania, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, European Union, Honduras, Guatemala, North Macedonia, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Senegal, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America.
Prosecutors to Investigate Brazil President Bolsonaro's Alleged Involvement in Vaccine Graft Case Sputnik 02 Jul 2021 -- Earlier this week, opposition lawmakers in Brazil launched a fresh bid to impeach President Jair Bolsonaro, who has been hit by more corruption allegations linked to criminally mishandling the acquisition of coronavirus vaccines.
Brazil 'Temporarily Suspends' Deal to Buy 20 Mln Doses of India's Covaxin Amid Kickback Allegations Sputnik 30 Jun 2021 -- Covaxin, jointly developed by the Indian company Bharat Biotech and government-backed Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), is yet to be granted regulatory approval for Emergency Use Listing (EUL) by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Brazil was supposed to be the first export destination for the vaccine.
Brazil tops 500,000 deaths from COVID-19 People's Daily 20 Jun 2021 -- Brazil surpassed half a million COVID-19 deaths after registering 2,301 more deaths from the fatal disease in the past 24 hours, the health ministry said Saturday.
Brazil Records More Than 500,000 COVID-19 Deaths VOA 20 Jun 2021 -- Brazil has become the second country, behind the United States, to record more than a half-million COVID-19 deaths, a Health Ministry official said Saturday.
Secretary Blinken's Call with Brazilian Foreign Minister França US Dept. of State 17 Jun 2021
Brazil approves phase-3 clinical trials of China-developed third vaccine Global Times 15 Jul 2021 -- Brazil's health authority has approved phase-III clinical trials for an inactivated vaccine developed by China, the third time a Chinese vaccine has been approved for such clinical trials in the country, following two others that were approved in April and July 2020.
Brazilian protesters blame Bolsonaro for soaring COVID-19 crisis Press TV 30 May 2021 -- Brazilian protesters have staged rallies in over 200 cities and towns across the country, denouncing the government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Two Bank Executives Charged for Conspiring to Launder Hundreds of Millions of Dollars Through U.S. Financial System in Connection with Odebrecht Bribery and Fraud Scheme US Dept. of Justice 25 May 2021 -- An Austrian man was arrested today in the United Kingdom on criminal charges related to his alleged participation in a conspiracy to launder hundreds of millions of dollars through the U.S. financial system as part of a scheme to pay bribes around the world and defraud the Brazilian government.
New batch of 4000 liter Sinovac vaccine raw material to arrive in Brazil on May 26 for 7m doses Global Times 19 May 2021 -- Brazil-based Butantan Institute who locally produces the Chinese-developed inactivated COVID-19 vaccine, in partnership with China's Sinovac, has confirmed the reception of a batch of 4000 liters of materials from China for the production of about 7 million doses of vaccine on May 26, after a news claim that their production line was halted on last Friday due to China's export clearance delay.
Doubts Mount About Efficacy of Russia's Sputnik Vaccine VOA 17 May 2021 -- Doubts are mounting about the efficacy of Russia's Sputnik vaccine. Drug regulators in the Czech Republic and Brazil have withheld approval and counterparts in Slovakia have also expressed doubts.
Brazil registers 67,009 new cases of coronavirus SPA 16 May 2021 -- Brazil recorded 67,009 additional confirmed cases of coronavirus in the past 24 hours, along with 2,087 deaths from COVID-19, the Health Ministry said, according to Reuters.
Brazil Records 74,592 New Virus Infections and 2,383 Deaths SPA 14 May 2021 -- Brazil recorded 74,592 new cases of coronavirus on Thursday, along with 2,383 deaths.
Number of COVID-19 Cases in Brazil Rises by Over 78,000 to Over 15.08Mln Sputnik 07 May 2021 -- The number of new COVID-19 cases in Brazil has increased by 78,886, to 15,082,449, within the past 24 hours, the national Ministry of Health said on late Friday.
4th Fleet Commander Conducts Maritime Staff Talks with Brazil Navy US Navy 06 May 2021 -- Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet, Rear Adm. Don Gabrielson, hosted delegates from the Brazilian Navy (Marinha do Brasil) for the 15th annual Maritime Staff Talks (MST) May 5.
Bolsonaro Claims COVID-19 Crisis Linked To Chinese 'Biological Warfare' as Brazilian Cases Skyrocket Sputnik 06 May 2021 -- The Brazilian politician made the comments amid strained ties with Beijing, sparking outcry from the Latin American nation's largest trading partner as well as lawmakers in the country.
Brazil Ready to Support Dialogue With Russia on Sputnik V Certification Amid Vaccine Spat Sputnik 04 May 2021 -- The Brazilian foreign and health ministries are willing to continue the conversation about Russia's coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V so it can be authorised for use in the country.
WHO: India, Brazil Account for Half of New Global COVID-19 Cases VOA 03 May 2021 -- The World Health Organization said Monday that India and Brazil accounted for more than half of the new COVID-19 infections in the world last week, as the United Nations agency and other groups rush aid to the regions.
Brazil Records 2,656 Deaths and 66,964 New Virus Infections SPA 02 May 2021 -- Brazil recorded 66,964 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the past 24 hours, along with 2,656 deaths.
Brazil Records 2595 Deaths and 68,333 New Coronavirus Cases SPA 01 May 2021 -- Brazil recorded 68,333 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, along with 2595 deaths.
Decades of health gains at risk in Brazil due to COVID-19 UN News 30 Apr 2021 -- Although COVID-19 cases are declining in Brazil, the pandemic is putting decades of public health gains there at risk, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.
Indian states run out of COVID-19 vaccines, Brazil tops 400,000 fatality mark Press TV 30 Apr 2021 -- Several Indian states have run out of coronavirus vaccines a day prior to a planned broadening of a nationwide vaccination drive amid a surge of new cases in the country to yet another daily record, officials have announced.
Developers of Sputnik V Slam Brazilian Regulator's Refusal to Allow Vaccine Imports Sputnik 28 Apr 2021 -- The decision of Brazil's health regulator Anvisa to deny the request by the country's regional governments on the import of Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine is politically motivated, the developers said on Wednesday.
Brazil Rejects Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 Vaccine, Citing 'Inherent Risks' RFE/RL 27 Apr 2021 -- The Brazilian federal health regulator has rejected importing Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine after technical staff pointed to "inherent risks" and said there was a lack of information guaranteeing its safety, quality, and effectiveness.
Brazil Records More Than 71,000 New Coronavirus Cases SPA 25 Apr 2021 -- Brazil recorded 71,137 new cases of coronavirus, along with 3,076 deaths in the past 24 hours.
Brazil Records 2,914 deaths and 69,105 New Infections from Covid-19 SPA 24 Apr 2021 -- Brazil recorded 69,105 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19), along with 2,914 deaths.
Brazil Reports 67,636 New Coronavirus Cases, 2,929 Deaths in 24 Hours SPA 18 Apr 2021 -- Brazil recorded 67,636 additional confirmed cases of coronavirus in the past 24 hours, along with 2,929 deaths from COVID-19, Reuters cited the country's Health Ministry as saying on Saturday.
Brazilian Supreme Court Upholds Earlier Decision to Overturn Sentence for Former President Lula Sputnik 15 Apr 2021 -- In early March, a federal supreme court judge dismissed all of Lula's criminal convictions and restored his political rights, allowing the former president to run for president again.
France suspends all flights with Brazil due to virus variant People's Daily 14 Apr 2021 -- France has decided to suspend all flights to and from Brazil to contain the spread of the coronavirus variant detected in the South American country, Prime Minister Jean Castex told the National Assembly on Tuesday.
India Overtakes Brazil to Become Second-Most Affected Country by COVID-19 SPA 12 Apr 2021 -- India has regained the second position in the global chart of confirmed COVID-19 cases as the country recorded nearly 170,000 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to over 13.4 million, about eight million cases short of the United States, Sputnik News Agency reported.
Brazil Still Reeling from COVID With Slow Vaccination Campaign VOA 12 Apr 2021 -- Confirmed cases of COVID-19 and deaths remain high in Brazil as the country's campaign to vaccinate against the disease stumbles.
Brazil Records 2,616 COVID-19 Deaths on Saturday, More Than 71,000 Cases SPA 11 Apr 2021 -- Brazil on Saturday recorded 2,616 new COVID-19 deaths and 71,832 new coronavirus cases, Reuters cited the country's Health Ministry as saying.
Brazil's COVID Crisis Compounded by Slow Vaccination Campaign VOA 11 Apr 2021 -- Confirmed cases of COVID-19 and deaths remain high in Brazil as the country's campaign to vaccinate against the disease stumbles.
Brazil's Daily Deaths from COVID Pass 4,000 for 1st Time SPA 10 Apr 2021 -- Brazil reported a 24-hour tally of COVID-19 deaths exceeding 4,000 for the first time, becoming the second nation to go above that daily threshold, AP reported.
Brazil's Daily Deaths from COVID Pass 4,000 for 1st Time SPA 09 Apr 2021 -- Brazil reported a 24-hour tally of COVID-19 deaths exceeding 4,000 for the first time, becoming the second nation to go above that daily threshold, AP reported.
Brazil Registers 1,240 New COVID-19 Deaths SPA 05 Apr 2021 -- Brazil on Sunday registered 1,240 new COVID-19 deaths, the health ministry said, as the country deals with the worst of the pandemic yet, which has led the country to have the highest daily death tolls in the world, according to Reuters.
Brazil records 91,097 new COVID-19 cases People's Daily 02 Apr 2021 -- Brazil recorded 91,097 new COVID-19 infections and 3,769 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking its nationwide tallies to 12,839,844 and 325,284, respectively, the Health Ministry said on Thursday.
Brazilian lawmakers file for impeachment against President Bolsonaro Press TV 01 Apr 2021 -- Opposition lawmakers in Brazil have called for President Jair Bolsonaro's removal from office to prevent his "coup-mongering" and "authoritarian delusions" from becoming reality.
Brazil registers record daily high of 3,780 COVID-19 deaths People's Daily 31 Mar 2021 -- Brazil on Tuesday registered the highest daily count of 3,780 COVID-19 deaths in the past 24 hours, the country's ministry of health said.
Brazil reports 1,660 new COVID-19 deaths in one single day People's Daily 30 Mar 2021 -- Brazil reported 1,660 new COVID-19 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the death toll in the country to 313,866, the Health Ministry said on Monday.
Brazil surpasses 12.5 mln COVID-19 cases People's Daily 29 Mar 2021 -- Brazil reported 44,326 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the national caseload to 12,534,688, according to the country's Ministry of Health.
Brazil on Pace to Surpass US COVID Deaths by Year's End VOA 27 Mar 2021 -- Brazil is averaging nearly 2,400 deaths a day from COVID-19, about one-fourth of the world's daily tally, according to the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.
Brazil sets daily record of 3,650 new COVID-19 deaths People's Daily 27 Mar 2021 -- Brazil on Friday again broke its record of single-day COVID-19 deaths, after 3,650 people died of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Health said.
Brazil's Single Day COVID-19 Deaths Soars Above 3,000 VOA 24 Mar 2021 -- Brazil's single day COVID-19 death tally rose above 3,000 for the first time as citizens of the South American nation staged protests demanding President Jair Bolsonaro take action to curtail the spread of the virus.
Brazil Seeks to Import Excess US Coronavirus Vaccines VOA 20 Mar 2021 -- Brazil is in talks with the United States to import excess doses of coronavirus vaccines, its Foreign Ministry tweeted Saturday.
Brazil's Coronavirus Cases Surge to New Daily Record of Over 90,000 SPA 18 Mar 2021 -- Brazil has set a new daily record in coronavirus infections as the spiralling outbreak puts major stress on the nation's hospitals, dpa reported.
Brazil reports record 90,000 new COVID-19 infections, a day after setting deadly record SPA 18 Mar 2021 -- Brazil on Wednesday registered 90,303 new coronavirus cases, a new record, a day after the country reported a fresh record for deaths related to the virus. Infections now total 11,693,838, Reuters reported.
Brazil's Fourth Health Minister since Pandemic Expected to be Formally Appointed Wednesday VOA 17 Mar 2021 -- Brazil's fourth health minister in a year is promising a continuation of the anti-COVID restriction policies of President Jair Bolsonaro, ahead of his formal appointment on Wednesday.
Brazil's Coronavirus Case Tally Tops 11.5 Million - Health Ministry SPA 16 Mar 2021 -- The number of cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) recorded in Brazil has exceeded 11.5 million, and more than 279,000 people have died since the beginning of the pandemic, the country's Health Ministry said in a statement.
US Department of Health admits to pressuring Brazil into rejecting Russian Sputnik V vaccine Press TV 16 Mar 2021 -- The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has admitted that it used "diplomatic relations" to force Brazil to reject authorization of the Russian coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V amid rising death toll.
Brazil reports more than 11 million COVID-19 cases People's Daily 15 Mar 2021 -- Brazil has reported a total of 11,483,370 COVID-19 cases, with 278,229 deaths, the health ministry said on Sunday.
Scientists discover possible new coronavirus mutation in Brazil Global Times 14 Mar 2021 -- A possible new variant of the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, has been detected in several regions of Brazil, the Ministry of Science and Technology's National Laboratory for Scientific Computing (LNCC) said Friday.
Brazil Registers 1,997 New COVID-19 Deaths - Health Ministry SPA 14 Mar 2021 -- Brazil registered 76,178 new cases of coronavirus and 1,997 new COVID-19 deaths, Reuters quoted the country's health ministry as saying.
Brazil sees record daily COVID-19 deaths over 2,000 People's Daily 11 Mar 2021 -- Brazil reported on Wednesday record high daily COVID-19 deaths at 2,286 in 24 hours, bringing the national toll to 270,656, said the Ministry of Health.
Brazilian Supreme Court annuls sentences against ex-president Lula Press TV 09 Mar 2021 -- Brazil's Supreme Court has annulled all convictions against former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, commonly known as Lula, a decision that could allow the leftist popular politician to run in the country's 2022 presidential election.
Brazilian state of Mato Grosso says hospital network is collapsing Global Times 08 Mar 2021 -- The Brazilian state of Mato Grosso, the largest grain producer in the country, announced on Sunday that its hospital network has begun to collapse, as there is a lack of intensive care beds due to the increasing number of patients suffering from COVID-19.
Brazil's COVID-19 cases exceed 11 mln People's Daily 08 Mar 2021 -- Brazil reported an accumulative 11,019,344 COVID-19 cases as of Sunday amid a second wave of the outbreak of the disease, the Brazilian Ministry of Health said.
Brazilian Supreme Court Annuls All Sentences Against Former President Lula VOA 08 Mar 2021 -- A Brazilian Supreme Court justice annulled all sentences against former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Monday, paving the way for him to run in the country's 2022 presidential election.
Stop 'Fussing and Whining' Over COVID Response, Says Brazil President VOA 06 Mar 2021 -- Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center has recorded more than 116 million global coronavirus cases. The U.S. is on the verge of having 30 million infections, followed by India with 11 million and Brazil with 10.8 million.
Brazil's Bolsonaro Tells People to 'Stop Whining' About COVID-19 VOA 05 Mar 2021 -- With new cases and COVID-19-related deaths surging and hospitals reaching capacity in Brazil, the country's president, Jair Bolsonaro, told Brazilians on Thursday to "stop whining" about the pandemic.
Sao Paulo bans most business, restaurant, park operations for two weeks People's Daily 04 Mar 2021 -- The Governor of the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo Joao Doria announced on Wednesday that starting on Saturday most store, bar and restaurant operations will be banned for two weeks, as a night curfew goes into effect, to prevent the collapse of the hospital system.
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh discusses collaboration in Space Sector with his Brazilian counterpart Marcos Pontes after successful launch of Amazonia-1 Satellite by ISRO India PIB 01 Mar 2021 -- Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh said today that India's ascent to the World Comity of Nations will happen via Space Technology.
On Anniversary of First Confirmed Case, Brazil Marks 250,000 COVID Deaths VOA 25 Feb 2021 -- Brazil marked one year since its first confirmed case of the coronavirus on Thursday - the same day it recorded a quarter of a million deaths from the disease the virus causes.
Brazil applies new restrictions as COVID-19 deaths surpass 247,000 People's Daily 23 Feb 2021 -- The Brazilian states of Sao Paulo and Bahia on Monday decided to strengthen mobility restrictions on residents to reduce COVID-19 infection rates and the pressure on the hospital system as the country's total cases surpassed 247,000.
Secretary Blinken's Call with Brazilian Foreign Minister Araujo US Dept. of State 11 Feb 2021
Brazil Reports 50,630 new COVID Cases, 978 Deaths SPA 07 Feb 2021 -- Brazil has had 50,630 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus reported in the past 24 hours, and 978 deaths from COVID-19, the health ministry said on Saturday.
Brazil Reports 50,872 New Coronavirus Cases SPA 06 Feb 2021 -- Brazil registered 1,239 COVID-19 deaths on Friday and 50,872 additional cases, according to data released by the nation's Health Ministry.
Brazil Plans to Procure 10Mln Doses of Russia's Sputnik V COVID Vaccine Sputnik 05 Feb 2021 -- The Brazilian government intends to purchase 10 million doses of Russia's coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V, executive secretary of the Latin American country's Ministry of Health Elcio Franco said on Friday.
Brazil coronavirus deaths rise above 225,000 SPA 02 Feb 2021 -- Brazil registered 24,591 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday and 595 additional deaths attributable to the coronavirus, the nation's Health Ministry said.
Bolsonaro Allies Elected to Leadership Roles in Brazilian Congress VOA 02 Feb 2021 -- A second lawmaker endorsed by Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been elected to a critical leadership role in Congress, possibly bolstering his political future amid dozens of calls for his resignation.
Brazilians Protest Bolsonaro's Handling of COVID Pandemic VOA 01 Feb 2021 -- Hundreds of Brazilians took to the streets Sunday in a fresh round of protests against President Jair Bolsonaro over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Colombia Suspends Flights to Brazil for Month Over New COVID-19 Strain Sputnik 28 Jan 2021 -- Colombia has suspended air traffic with Brazil for a month over the spread of a new strain of the coronavirus, Colombian President Ivan Duque announced.
Brazil approves new batch of 4.8 million CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccines People's Daily 23 Jan 2021 -- Brazil's Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) unanimously approved on Friday the emergency use of another 4.8 million doses of the CoronaVac vaccine against COVID-19.
Brazil Registers 56,552 New Cases of Coronavirus on Friday SPA 23 Jan 2021 -- Brazil on Friday reported 56,552 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total to 8,753,920, Reuters cited the country's Health Ministry as saying.
Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2021 canceled due to COVID-19 People's Daily 22 Jan 2021 -- Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes announced on Thursday the cancellation of this year's carnival due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Brazil registers 1,316 new coronavirus deaths on Thursday SPA 22 Jan 2021 -- Brazil on Thursday registered 1,316 new deaths due to coronavirus, the health ministry said, the third day in a row with more than 1,000 deaths. Deaths now total 214,147.
Brazil to Receive More COVID-19 Vaccines Friday as President Defends Government Effort VOA 22 Jan 2021 -- Brazil expects to receive 2 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine Friday in its buildup to launching a mass immunization program.
Brazil registers 1,316 new coronavirus deaths on Thursday SPA 21 Jan 2021 -- Brazil on Thursday registered 1,316 new deaths due to coronavirus, the health ministry said, the third day in a row with more than 1,000 deaths. Deaths now total 214,147.
CoronaVac vaccine brings hope to Brazil's pandemic-hit indigenous peoples People's Daily 20 Jan 2021 -- Having suffered heavy loss of human lives since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Brazil's remote indigenous communities now could finally breathe a sigh of relief as the innoculation campaign against the noval coronavirus comes to their villages.
Brazil launches mass inoculation of Chinese CoronaVac vaccine against COVID-19 People's Daily 20 Jan 2021 -- Brazil launched a mass immunization campaign against the COVID-19 pandemic in every state starting at 5:00 p.m. Monday local time (2000 GMT).
Brazil approves emergency use of China's Sinovac COVID-19 vaccines People's Daily 18 Jan 2021 -- Brazil's (National Health Surveillance Agency) has approved the emergency use of coronavirus vaccines developed by Chinese drug maker Sinovac Biotech.
S. Korea Reports 1st COVID-19 Variant Case from Brazil SPA 18 Jan 2021 -- South Korea's health authorities on Monday confirmed the country's first case of the new coronavirus variant that was first identified in Brazil, Yonhap reported.
RDIF Rejects Media Claims Sputnik V Was Denied Authorisation for Emergency Use in Brazil Sputnik 17 Jan 2021 -- Uniao Quimica, a Brazilian chemical-pharmaceutical company, launched the production of the Russian coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V in Brazil in January. Developed by Russia's Gamaleya Centre, it was the first COVID-19 vaccine to be registered in the world.
Brazil OKs Two COVID Vaccines Amid Steep Surge in Cases VOA 17 Jan 2021 -- Brazil approved two vaccines for emergency use against the coronavirus Sunday as the country's death toll from the disease it causes neared 210,000 and some of its hospitals grappled with an oxygen shortage.
Brazil confirms first reinfection with new COVID-19 variant People's Daily 16 Jan 2021 -- Brazil's Health Ministry on Friday confirmed the country's first case of reinfection with a new variant of the COVID-19, detected in the northern state of Amazonas.
Sinovac vaccine awaits Brazil emergency approval despite 'unscientific' comparison with mRNA Global Times 15 Jan 2021 -- Brazil's health regulator Anvisa on Thursday urged AstraZeneca and Sinovac-Butantan to submit further documentation required for their COVID-19 vaccines' getting emergency use approval on Sunday.
Brazil exceeds 1,000 deaths, 60,000 cases of COVID-19 for 3rd straight day People's Daily 15 Jan 2021 -- Brazil recorded more than 1,000 deaths from the coronavirus for the third consecutive day, reporting 1,131 deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing the national death toll to 207,095, the government said Thursday.
Brazil registers 60,899 new coronavirus cases, 1,274 new COVID-19 deaths SPA 14 Jan 2021 -- Brazil has had 60,899 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus reported in the past 24 hours, and 1,274 deaths from COVID-19, the health ministry said on Wednesday.
Brazilian COVID-19 Variant May Pose Risk to Vaccines' Effectiveness, UK Gov't Adviser Warns Sputnik 14 Jan 2021 -- The adviser said experiments to gauge how the immune system recognises the South African and Brazilian variants of the coronavirus are currently underway.
Brazil's COVID-19 vaccination drive to begin end of January, says health minister People's Daily 14 Jan 2021 -- Brazil's vaccination campaign against COVID-19 will begin at the end of January in pandemic hotspot Manaus, capital of northern Amazonas state, Health Minister Eduardo Pazuello said on Wednesday.
Russia Agrees with Brazil to Supply 10 mln Doses of Sputnik Vaccine in Q1 SPA 13 Jan 2021 -- The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and Brazilian pharmaceutical company Uniao Quimica have agreed on supplies of 10 million doses of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine to Brazil in the first quarter of 2021, Reuters cited vaccine developers as saying today, on Wednesday.
RDIF to Deliver 150Mln Doses of Sputnik V to Brazil in 2021, Including 10Mln in Q1 Sputnik 13 Jan 2021 -- The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) will deliver 10 million doses of Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine to Brazil in the first quarter of 2021, with a total of 150 million doses to be delivered this year, according to the vaccine's official Twitter account.
Brazil registers over 8.1 mln cases, 203,100 deaths People's Daily 11 Jan 2021 -- Brazil reported another 469 deaths from COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the national count to 203,100, said the health ministry.
Brazil to acquire 100 mln Chinese CoronaVac vaccines: Health Minister People's Daily 08 Jan 2021 -- Brazil has signed an agreement with the Butantan Institute of Sao Paulo to purchase 100 million doses of CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccines, developed by Chinese company Sinovac, Brazilian Health Minister Eduardo Pazuello said on Thursday.
Brazil sees over 1,000 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours People's Daily 06 Jan 2021 -- Brazil again saw 1,171 more deaths from the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in 24 hours, raising the total death toll to 197,732, the Ministry of Health said on Tuesday.
Brazil Reports 15,827 New Coronavirus Cases, 314 More Deaths SPA 03 Jan 2021 -- Brazil recorded 15,827 additional confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, along with 314 deaths from COVID-19, Reuters cited the country's Health Ministry as saying today, on Saturday.

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