December 10, 2020 White House Coronavirus Task Force recommends allowing travelers from Brazil, UK and EU: report The plan would rely on local authorities and airports to determine quarantine and testing policies.
December 1, 2020 Brazilian city seized by armed bandits, bank looted Dozens of criminals armed with assault rifles invaded a city in southern Brazil overnight and took control of the streets as they assaulted a local bank.
November 22, 2020 Brazil's Marta tests positive for coronavirus, could miss upcoming international matches: report Legendary Brazilian soccer player Marta reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus and will be unable to play in the national team’s upcoming friendly matches.
November 10, 2020 Fake coronavirus test results being sold on black market to tourists Many countries are requiring that visitors get negative coronavirus test results before they’re allowed to enter, but some people are trying to sidestep the rule by buying fake test results.
November 10, 2020 Brazil suspends coronavirus vaccine trial after 'serious adverse' event Brazilian health officials have suspended a phase 3 clinical trial involving a Chinese coronavirus vaccine citing a serious adverse event.
October 18, 2020 Brazilian leader's ally nabbed with nearly $8G stuffed in underwear during anti-corruption raid A Brazilian lawmaker stepped down from his position representing President Jair Bolsonaro’s government and was suspended from the senate, after police searched his house and found cash inside the underwear he was wearing
October 2, 2020 Trump joins list of world leaders who have tested positive for coronavirus President Trump has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, and in doing so, he joins a growing list of world leaders who have previously contracted the virus.
September 30, 2020 Brazil’s Amazon forest, precious wetlands burn at historic levels Wildfires burning throughout Brazil have reached a historic high with the majority of them once again impacting the Amazon rain forest.
September 22, 2020 Researchers hypothesize coronavirus immunity from dengue exposure A new study suggests a mosquito-borne illness called dengue may afford some immunity against coronavirus.
September 20, 2020 Former Brazil President Lula offers to back any candidate who can beat Bolsonaro in election Lula largely blames Bolsonaro for the spiraling situation in Brazil as the nation continues to suffer from the coronavirus.
