Today, we talk about the long-term impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Power struggles in Congress. And 5G in Brazil.
Government expects “multiple death waves” following coronavirus
Interim Health Minister Eduardo Pazuello said on Thursday that Brazil is set to face four death waves related to the coronavirus pandemic. Besides the casualties directly caused by the virus, many others will die as a result of the economic impacts caused by the coronavirus crisis. To add to this disaster, millions of people have halted their treatments for other illnesses (like cancer or AIDS) as they avoided health units due to fears of Covid-19 contamination. Mr. Pazuello also said the government expects an uptake in suicides and cases of fatal domestic violence, as the mental health effects of the crisis also take their toll on Brazilians.
Why it matters. The coronavirus’ impacts on Brazil will outlast the pandemic in years and could fracture the social fabric of the country — which will emerge poorer and more unequal. Not to mention the trauma caused by the single deadliest event in Brazilian history (barring colonization and slavery, atrocities which took place over centuries).
Vaccines. The Brazilian government still hasn’t decided whether or not to join the...