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State capitals begin to cancel New Year’s Eve celebrations

Covid deaths and cases have been consistently down for the better part of this year, as almost two-thirds of Brazilians are fully immunized against the coronavirus. However, while distancing restrictions are being lifted around the country, multiple state capitals have decided to err on the side of caution and cancel official public events to celebrate...