May 22, 2020 WHO: South America 'effectively' new epicenter for coronavirus The number of daily new cases continues to increase in countries across the continent.
May 21, 2020 Dr. Siegel warns officials should watch South America ahead of possible coronavirus 'second wave' Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel told "Bill Hemmer Reports" Thursday that U.S. officials should keep an eye on the spread of coronavirus in South America as they prepare for a possible second wave of the pandemic in the fall and winter.
May 21, 2020 Don't count on vaccine against COVID-19, top HIV scientist warns A leading HIV scientist in the U.S. said Wednesday that people shouldn't expect a COVID-19 vaccine anytime soon, as total cases surpassed 5 million globally overnight, according to a report.
May 19, 2020 Coronavirus cases spike in populous countries, signaling more trouble ahead New hot spots have emerged globally signaling more trouble ahead as cases have been spiking in several populous nations: from India to South Africa to Mexico.
May 18, 2020 Brazil's Bolsonaro flouts social distancing, poses for pics with kids as São Paulo health system reaches near collapse Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro disregarded public health advice amid the coronavirus pandemic Sunday to snap photos with supporters, as the country’s largest city of São Paulo struggles to keep its healthcare system afloat with public hospitals at 90 percent capacity.
May 18, 2020 First coronavirus case discovered in Ecuador's indigenous Amazon tribe: report A member of one of Ecuador's indigenous Amazon tribes has become the first person tribesperson in the country to be infected with the coronavirus, health officials announced on Sunday.
May 17, 2020 Brazil surpasses Italy, Spain as coronavirus cases surge in Latin America Brazil passes a grim milestone, joining an exclusive club of which no nation wishes to be a member.
May 15, 2020 Second Brazilian health minister resigns in a month amid coronavirus pandemic Brazilian Health Minister Dr. Nelson Teich resigned Friday after just weeks on the job over disagreements with the country’s handling of the coronavirus.
May 12, 2020 Some Brazilian cities suddenly lock down as coronavirus cases surge Brazilian state and city governments are moving ahead with mandatory lockdowns in defiance of President Jair Bolsonaro, who has repeatedly downplayed the threat posed by the coronavirus pandemic.
May 11, 2020 Doctors performing CT scan on man with back pain discover he has 3 kidneys: case report A Brazilian man complaining of back pain discovered he had three kidneys after a CT scan.