This is Brazil by the Numbers, a weekly digest of the most interesting figures tucked inside the latest news about Brazil. A selection of numbers that help explain what is going on in Brazil. This week’s topics: confirmed coronavirus infections—including patients close to the president, a turbulent week for Brazilian markets, Brazil’s economic response to the outbreak.
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According to the latest update by Brazil’s Health Ministry, the country has confirmed 162 Covid-19 infections. The largest country in Latin America is also the one with most cases, by far. Another 1,485 patients are being monitored—while 1,344 possible cases have been discarded. So far, no one in Brazil has died from Covid-19. Health Minister Luiz Henrique Mandetta said Brazil will experience “20 rough weeks ahead,” as infections are set to skyrocket.
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