Governors during an online meeting. Photo: Govesp
A group of Brazilian state governors sent a letter to U.S. President Joe Biden, requesting coronavirus vaccines to ward off a potential third wave of infection, expected to hit the country next month.
Heading this consortium of state administrators, Piauí Governor Wellington Dias asked the White House for “around 10 million vaccines” as part of the Biden administration’s plan to donate its 80-million dose surplus to developing countries.
Mr. Dias reiterated that Brazil could see “at least 200,000 more Covid-19 deaths” by September, referencing a recent study which made this prediction as a worst-case scenario projection. “Unfortunately, 80 percent of the Brazilian population has yet to receive vaccination,” reads the letter.
As of May 26, Brazil has administered around 63 million shots. Under 10 percent of the population is fully vaccinated.
The specialization trend among corporate board members It is not only a matter of perception:…
Panama will hold its presidential elections on Sunday, months after huge protests saw thousands descend…
The city of Rio de Janeiro estimates that a Madonna concert this Saturday on Copacabana…
Latin America’s trend of banning opposition candidates from elections has caught on in an ever-growing…
The São Paulo City Council on Thursday approved legislation authorizing Brazil’s largest city to sign…
The preliminary report on AI regulations presented to Brazil’s Senate last week provides a middle-of-the-road…