COVID-19 surges across the globe as countries report new records.
Brazil this week became just the third country, after the U.S. and Peru, to report a 24-hour tally of COVID-19 deaths that exceeded 4,000.
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Brazil’s Bolsonaro rejects announcement coronavirus vaccine purchased from China.
Health Minister Eduardo Pazuello had announced the purchase Tuesday in a meeting with Sao Paulo Gov. Joo Doria, a foe of Bolsonaro's whose state is participating in the vaccine's development through its Butantan Institute.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro rejects announcement coronavirus vaccine purchased from China.
Health Minister Eduardo Pazuello had announced the purchase Tuesday in a meeting with Sao Paulo Gov. Joo Doria, a foe of Bolsonaro's whose state is participating in the vaccine's development through its Butantan Institute.
Coronavirus: Brazil’s COVID-19 deaths surpass 150,000.
The Brazilian Health Ministry reported that the death toll now stands at 150,198.
Coronavirus resurgence in Brazil Amazon’s largest city dashes hope for herd immunity.
Manaus Mayor Arthur Virgilio blamed right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro, who has minimized the gravity of the pandemic, for encouraging a return to normal life and work instead of waiting for a vaccine to be developed.