July 8, 2020 Brazil's Bolsonaro posts video of himself taking hydroxychloroquine in fight against coronavirus Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has shared video of himself taking the drug hydroxychloroquine in his fight against the coronavirus.
July 7, 2020 Brazilian President Bolsonaro tests positive for coronavirus The embattled right-leaning leader revealed Monday night he had undergone testing for COVID-19 after developing symptoms, including a high fever.
July 6, 2020 Brazil’s Bolsonaro undergoes lung test after reported coronavirus symptoms “I came from the hospital. I underwent a lung scan. The lung’s clean”
July 1, 2020 Cyclone kills 9, causes floods and damage in southern Brazil A cyclone has hit the southern region of Brazil, killing nine people and causing floods.
June 28, 2020 Worldwide coronavirus deaths pass 500,000 mark, Johns Hopkins University research shows The number of coronavirus deaths worldwide passed the 500,000 mark on Sunday, with more than a quarter of all deaths occurring in the United States, according to Johns Hopkins University.
June 23, 2020 Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro has 'constitutional obligation' to wear coronavirus mask, judge rules A Brazillian court has ordered President Jair Bolsonaro to wear a mask when out in public, ruling that he has a "constitutional obligation" to follow precautionary measures amid the coronavirus pandemic.
June 22, 2020 WHO sees record single-day increase in worldwide coronavirus cases The World Health Organization on Sunday reported a record daily increase in worldwide coronavirus cases, with more than 183,000 new infections in a period of just 24 hours.
June 19, 2020 Brazil's coronavirus cases top 1 million as the virus spreads Brazil’s government announced Friday that their coronavirus outbreak has surpassed a million cases, making it second-leading nation in the world to the United States in coronavirus infection rates.
June 18, 2020 Bolsonaro ally, ex-cop arrested in Brazilian in corruption inquiry Brazilian authorities on Thursday arrested a man in connection to money laundering and corruption allegations against President Jair Bolsonaro's son, Flavio.
June 18, 2020 Brazilian indigenous leader who fought to protect Amazon rainforest dies from the coronavirus A Brazilian indigenous tribal leader described by locals as being a "father, leader and warrior" for his people and a defender of the Amazon rainforest has now fallen victim to the coronavirus.