Brazil records 11,385 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours, highest single-day toll

Health Ministry of Brazil has reportedly said on May 13 that it has recorded 11,385 new cases of vel coronavirus within a period of last 24 hours. It ded that this is highest number of coronavirus cases in a single day since beginning of pandemic. Brazilian authorities have reported 749 Covid-19 related fatalities, as per reports. total number of coronavirus cases in country stands at 190,137 with 13,240 deaths and is sixth highest in world, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. 

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As per reports, Sao Paulo with a population of 46 million people has a coronavirus death toll of 3,600 with more than 44,000 positive cases. neighbouring state of Rio de Janeiro which has more than 16 million people and has a coronavirus death toll of 1,653 and over 16,929 positive cases. According to reports, despite pressure from President Jair Bolsonaro who has vehemently opposed isolation measures, goverrs of Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro have anunced that y will be extending quarantine measures till end of May.

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Bolsonaro received criticism

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro perhaps remains biggest threat to country’s coronavirus response, said a leing medical journal in its editorial. Lancet, in scathing piece, highlighted Bolsonaro’s blatant disregard for sensible measures of physical distancing and lockdown to contain spre of dely virus. journal said that Brazilian President is sowing confusion among people by openly flouting COVID-19 measures anunced by state goverrs and city mayors. It ded that disarray at heart of ministration due to sacking of health minister and resignation of Justice Minister is a “dely distraction” in middle of a health emergency. Health Ministry of Brazil has reportedly said on May 13 that it has recorded  11,385 new cases of vel coronavirus within a period of last 24 hours.

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