Brazil reports 366 fresh Coronavirus deaths in 24 hrs; total count rises to 120,828
The country of 212 million people has now registered 120,262 deaths from the virus and 3,846,153 infections, the health ministry said in its daily update.
The country of 212 million people has now registered 120,262 deaths from the virus and 3,846,153 infections, the health ministry said in its daily update.
Brazil comes second in terms of coronavirus cases after the United States, which has recorded more than 5.8 million Covid-19 patients, according to Sputnik.
The Brazilian president has downplayed the virus’ severity, arguing against restrictions on economic activity he claims will prove far more damaging than the disease
Brazil has the second-highest number of coronavirus infections and deaths in the world after the United States.
Sao Paulo, the most populated state in the country and the epicentre of the pandemic, has registered over 721,000 confirmed cases and 27,591 deaths, followed by Bahia, Ceara and Rio de Janeiro.
Three of his close aides are now quarantined at home after testing positive, including Citizenship Minister Onyx Lorenzoni, Education Minister Milton Ribeiro and now Pontes.
Brazil is the country worst hit by COVID-19 outside of the United States in both its death toll and case count
Brazil is one of the countries hardest hit by COVID-19, second only to the US, both in terms of caseload and death toll.
Bolsonaro made the announcement via social media, where he posted a photo in which he is seen having breakfast at the Alvorada Palace, according to the presidential residence in Brasilia.
"President Bolsonaro is still in good condition, accompanied by the presidency's medical team", the statement said.
