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Covid 19 coronavirus: WHO reports record daily increase in cases The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed a record increase in global coronavirus cases - with the total rising by 230,370 in 24 hours.The countries that faced the biggest increases were the United States, Brazil, India.......

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(Untitled) With Clay County residents waiting in line at 4:30 Saturday morning, volunteers at the City of Brazil's food distribution at First Christian Church were getting tired after more than 230 families.......

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Why Vietnam Has No Coronavirus Deaths – and Lessons for Brazil RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Over five months after the first publicly reported cases of the novel coronavirus pandemic in China, a neighbour of the Asian country where the coronavirus began to spread, there are still no deaths from the disease. This is Vietnam, a country of just over 95 million people.....

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Consumer Protection Fines ENEL for R$10 Million Following Abusive Charges on Power Bills RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - PROCON (Consumer Protection) fined ENEL São Paulo, the company providing electrical power to the state, in excess of R$10.2 million for allegedly providing poor services and violating the Consumer Protection Code. According to the inspection agency, between July 1st and 7th....

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Football: Brazilian Match called off after 14 players test positive for Covid-19 July 12, 2020 4:40 PMBRASILIA (REUTERS) - Authorities cancelled one of southern Brazil's biggest footballing derbies less than 24 hours before kick-off on Saturday (July 11) after 14 members of one side tested positive for Covid-19.....

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Three Trends Define the "New Normal" in Brazil, According to Bain Study RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - One day this pandemic will end and everyone will be back to their routine activities, but not everything will be as before. The confinement period has spurred the development of new habits in people and some of them are The post Three Trends Define the “New NormalR....

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Measures to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence Passed RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Thursday, July 9th, the Chamber of Deputies passed a bill establishing exceptional measures to guarantee the removal of perpetrators during the Covid-19 pandemic to women victims of violence. The bill will proceed to the Senate. The text establishes the increase of places....

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Operation Meets Resistance to Remove People From Beaches RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Saturday, the Rio de Janeiro Municipal Guard conducted the "Blitz da Vida" (Blitz of Life) Operation, combing through Rio's beaches to curb crowds and demand the wearing of masks. In all, there are 81 municipal guards inspecting the The post Operation Meets Resistance to....

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Government of Minas Gerais State Investigates Potential Case of Covid-19 Reinfection RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Minas Gerais Deputy Secretary of Health, Marcelo Cabral, reported on Friday, July 10th, that the State Government is investigating a potential case of re-infection by the coronavirus. Nurse Libério Tadeu Fonseca, 22, lived in Itatiaiuçu, 72 km from Belo . . . To read t....

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New Education Minister has Advocated Educating Children 'With Pain' RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The new Minister of Education chosen by President Jair Bolsonaro, Pastor Milton Ribeiro, has advocated educating children "with pain" in the past. After his appointment as head of the Ministry of Education (MEC) was announced, social media posts retrieved a video . . . To re....

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Global COVID-19 cases near 12.7 million, death toll at 5.64 lakh Washington: The overall number of global COVID-19 cases was nearing 12.7 million, while the deaths have increased to more than 564,000, according to the Johns Hopkins University. As of Sunday morning, the total number of cases stood at 12,681,472, while the fatalities rose to 564,420, the Universit....

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Govt warns against spike in virus cases ISLAMABAD: As over 61 per cent of the patients who contracted novel coronavirus across the country have fully recovered, and there's a decline in the number of tests as well as occupancy of ventilators, the government on Saturday urged the masses to continue taking precautionary measures to avoid a ....

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WHO urges aggressive virus measures as flare-ups spark new closures GENEVA: The World Health Organisation has urged countries grappling with coronavirus to step up control measures, saying it is still possible to rein it in, as some nations clamp fresh restrictions on citizens. With case numbers worldwide more than doubling in the past six weeks, Uzbekistan has ....

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China's CanSino in talks for COVID vaccine Phase III trial overseas Chinese vaccine developer CanSino Biologics is in talks with Russia, Brazil, Chile and Saudi Arabia to launch a Phase III trial of its experimental COVID-19 vaccine, its co-founder said on Saturday.....

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From Fourth Wealthiest Country in the World to Ruin: Venezuela's Lessons RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - "In Venezuela one lives a genuine freedom". With this sentence, the Spanish newspaper El País began its 1976 article on the thousands of immigrants from dictatorial regimes in South America, and even from Spain itself, who were seeking a safe haven in Venezuela to prosper. ....

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Despite Military Presence, Amazon Deforestation Grows in June and Is the Highest in Five Years RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon grew for the 14th consecutive month in June, according to preliminary data published on Friday by the National Space Research Institute (INPE), increasing pressure on the government of Jair Bolsonaro at a time when foreign investors and ....

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Prosecutor's Office Finds Millions in Cash in Home of Rio's Ex-Secretary of Health Edmar Santos RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Prosecutor's Office's operation that arrested the Rio de Janeiro ex-Secretary of Health Edmar Santos on Friday, July 9th, found millions of reais in cash in his home. According to the agents' first count, at least R$5 million (US$ 800,000) were found. The money was in a ....

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Philippine President Says Country Would be in Deep Trouble Had it Followed Brazil RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, gave an interview on Thursday in which he stated that his country would be in deep trouble had it followed the United States and Brazil in managing the novel coronavirus pandemic. For the controversial Philippine leader, his....

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"There's no Military Wing in Government," says Brazilian Defense Minister RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Minister of Defense, Fernando Azevedo e Silva, stressed that the Armed Forces are dissociated from the reserve generals holding positions in the Planalto Palace. During a live broadcast on Thursday night, July 9th, he claimed that there is no The post “There’....

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Guayaquil: The City That Beat COVID-19 RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Slow rattling gasps mark the beginning of the end. The dry COVID cough. Then silence. Eyes wide open. Then they reemerge like a drowning victim for one last breath. Relatives scream in desperation, and their cries wail through the thick air of the city. Just days before a co....

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Pastor Milton Ribeiro Accepts Bolsonaro's Invitation to Head Brazil's Ministry of Education RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Professor and pastor Milton Ribeiro accepted Jair Bolsonaro's invitation to head the MEC (Ministry of Education). The news was confirmed by a Minister close to the President and disclosed by Bolsonaro on his social media. He reaches the Ministry well regarded among the evang....

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Brazil Breaks Record for Opening Companies in Q1, Says SERASA RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A total of 889,003 new companies were created in the first quarter of 2020, according to data from SERASA Experian (information services to support businesses). The number is the highest since official records began in 2010. The study, entitled "Company Formation Indicator",....

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Covid: Brazil Records 1,270 new Deaths, Exceeds 70,000, Says Consortium RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Yesterday, Brazil passed the 70,000 deaths mark from the novel coronavirus. According to a survey by the media outlets consortium, there were 1,270 deaths recorded until 8 PM (Brasília time) yesterday. A total of 45,235 lives have been lost. The media consortium also pointe....

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Doria Announces Further Relaxation of Isolation Since Start of Pandemic RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Friday, July 10th, the governor of São Paulo, João Doria, announced the most flexible plan of isolation measures since the start of the The post Doria Announces Further Relaxation of Isolation Since Start of Pandemic appeared first on The Rio Times.....

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LATAM: Flight Demand Slumps 95.2 Percent in June Compared to June 2019 RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Friday LATAM released its operational reports for the month of June. On Thursday, LATAM Brasil filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States. With the impact of the novel The post LATAM: Flight Demand Slumps 95.2 Percent in June Compared to June 2019 appe....

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Deaths ARNETT Suthers, Ethan John: 29, rancher, died July 8. No services, just viewing (Shaw, Arnett). OKLAHOMA CITY Ludwig, Billy "Rex": 80, missionary to Panama and Brazil and associate pastor, died July 8.Read more on NewsOK.com....

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'Sports Illustrated' uses transgender model in swimsuit issue for first time NEW YORK, USA – Sports Illustrated is featuring a transgender model for the first time ever in its swimsuit issue this year, the US magazine said Friday. Valentina Sampaio, from Brazil, will appear in the 2020 edition of the supplement that has included famous models such as Heidi Klum and Ash....

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Brazil surpasses 70,000 coronavirus deaths RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – Brazil surpassed 70,000 coronavirus deaths on Friday, July 10, the health ministry said, though the number of daily fatalities appears to be stabilizing. The ministry said there had been 45,000 new infections and 1,200 deaths over the last 24 hours, taking the totals t....

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Transgender Model Valentina Sampaio Named A 2020 Rookie For The 'Sports Illustrated' Swimsuit Issue Transgender model Valentina Sampaio made history on Friday. The Brazilian born model is the first transgender person ever to grace the pages of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. The magazine announced the decision on Friday. Sampaio wrote a personal essay for the outlet where she shared her ex....

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68% of people tested at a New York clinic had coronavirus antibodies, raising hopes that some communities will be able to resist a second wave Over two-thirds of people tested at one New York City clinic tested positive for antibodies to the coronavirus. The findings raise hopes that some communities which were most exposed to the virus in the first wave may be best protected from a second one. 68% of those tested at a clinic in Coro....

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How to workaround a Facebook bug causing popular apps like Spotify, Pinterest, and Tinder to crash (FB) Several popular iOS apps like Pinterest and Spotify have been crashing on Friday morning because of an issue with Facebook's SDK. But there's a workaround: installing the firewall app Lockdown Apps will enable apps impacted by the bug to work, as The Verge reported. The app is an open-source f....

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Rio's Mayor Announces Beaches Released Only After Vaccine; R$107 Fine for Anyone on Sand RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Rio de Janeiro's Mayor Marcelo Crivella, detailed on Thursday afternoon, July 9th how the new economic The post Rio’s Mayor Announces Beaches Released Only After Vaccine; R$107 Fine for Anyone on Sand appeared first on The Rio Times.....

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'Mourinho is now poison': Many Spurs fans react to Alan Brazil's bold claim 'Mourinho is now poison': Many Spurs fans react to Alan Brazil's bold claim - originally posted on Sportslens.com Tottenham Hotspur managed a goalless draw against AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League on Thursday. Spurs were lacklustre throughout the game and failed to register a si....

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Final Offer by Argentina to Creditors, While Blackrock is Reluctant RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Argentina's struggle with its creditors to avoid a default has apparently reached its final stage in recent days. On Monday, the government led by President Alberto . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to our Premium Membership Plan. Already Subscribed? Login....

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Uber to Pay 13th Month and Vacation to Drivers, Rules São Paulo Labor Court RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Labor Court of São Paulo partially accepted the request that recognizes the employment link between The post Uber to Pay 13th Month and Vacation to Drivers, Rules São Paulo Labor Court appeared first on The Rio Times.....

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Brazil bans fires in Amazon rainforest as investors demand results Brazil's government announced on Thursday it planned to ban setting fires in the Amazon for 120 days, in a meeting with global investors to address their rising concerns over destruction of the rainforest.....

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Pressured by the President, Peru's Parliament Passes Anti-Corruption Reform RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - After the Covid-19 crisis has for a long time fully dominated Peru's politics, President Martín Vizcarra is now redirecting his attention to the main political project of his mandate: the reform of the political system. Last Sunday, under pressure from the head of state, th....

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Bolivia's Interim President and Venezuela's Number Two Infected With Covid-19 RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - After Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, the interim president of Bolivia, Jeanine Áñez, and the president of the Venezuelan National Constituent Assembly, Diosdado Cabello, chavismo's right-hand man, announced on Thursday that they are infected with Covid-19. On Twitter,....

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Deaths from Covid-19 related hunger can exceed number of fatalities from virus itself, warns Oxfam Poverty and hunger resulting from the novel coronavirus crisis can lead to more deaths than the disease — that has killed more than 549,000 people worldwide — itself, Oxfam warned. Oxfam, an international confederation of 20 non-governmental organisations that work to eliminate poverty and hu....

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Ministry of Health New Strategy Guides to Seek Doctor on First Symptoms RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Ministry of Health changed its strategy and on Thursday, July 9th started to recommend that patients seek medical attention when they feel any of the symptoms of Covid-19, even those considered mild. Previously, the advice was that those with the mildest symptoms should ....

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Brazil's Ultraconservative Crusade at the UN Threatens Resolution Against Female Genital Mutilation RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - It is an unprecedented ideological plunge in Brazilian diplomacy. The government of Jair Bolsonaro, which had already allied itself with ultraconservative countries like Saudi Arabia to The post Brazil’s Ultraconservative Crusade at the UN Threatens Resolution Against....

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Brazil Regains Position as World's Largest Soy Producer RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With this year's super crop, revised upwards by the IBGE (Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics) on Wednesday, Brazil reclaims its position as the world's largest producer of soybean from the United States. American projections show that Brazil will consolidate its....

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Azul Brazilian Airlines: Founder Faces Minority for TAP Agreement After Losses RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Airline owner and founder David Neeleman, creator and owner of Azul, is now lighter to move on to his next venture back to the United States with the new low-cost airline Breeze Airways. After halving his economic stake in Azul from six percent to three percent, freeing hims....

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Covid-19 Vaccine has Succeeded – at Least For This Investor RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The small US investment firm RA Capital Management made US$255 million (R$1.3 billion) in less than four weeks, all due to a bet on Novavax which has an advanced vaccine project against The post Covid-19 Vaccine has Succeeded – at Least For This Investor appeared firs....

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Pandemic Accelerating Uncontrolled in Most Countries, WHO Alerts RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Thursday, July 9th, the World Health Organization (WHO) expressed concern over the spread of the coronavirus pandemic during a meeting of member states. According to the UN health agency, cases are still uncontrolled in most countries. "In most parts of the world, the vir....

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One in Ten in São Paulo has Been Infected With Coronavirus; Infection Rate in Periphery is Triple RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - One in every ten residents of the city of São Paulo has already been infected with the novel coronavirus. A new test performed by the City Hall on a sample of the population, the so-called serological survey, found that 1.2 million people in the city have had contact with ....

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Covid-19; Brazil Records 69,100 Deaths and 1.75 Million Cases (July 9th) RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil recorded 69,184 deaths from the novel coronavirus pandemic. In the past 24 hours, 1,220 people who lost their lives as a result of Covid-19 were added to the statistics. The data were included in the . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to our […....

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Brazilian president reiterates need to reopen country Brazil's mayors and governors need to reopen the country for business, said President Jair Bolsonaro on Thursday in an online broadcast.....

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Brighten the corner The flowers were just beautiful in the box at the intersection of U.S. 40 and State Road 59 on Thursday morning. The flower boxes were sponsored by Brazil Main Street.....

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Europe fears complacency; virus hits 'full speed' in Africa Belgrade: Asian and European officials pleaded with their citizens Thursday to respect modest precautions as several countries saw coronavirus outbreaks accelerate or sought to prevent new flare-ups, while the virus showed no signs of slowing its initial advance in Africa and the Americas. Follow....

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Trump says he'll wear a mask to Walter Reed Hospital "If I'm with soldiers — I don't want to spread anything," President Trump told Fox News' Sean Hannity on Thursday. "A lot of it is you spreading, not them spreading." The president is set to visit Walter Reed Hospital on Friday. Public health experts and some Republicans have urged Trump....

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