Published 15:12 IST, June 12th 2020
Brazil's COVID-19 cases surpass 800,000, death toll crosses 40,000
Health Ministry of Brazil has reportedly confirmed that the country has surpassed 800000 coronavirus cases on June 11 and reported 30,412 new infections.
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Health Ministry of Brazil has reportedly confirmed that country has surpassed 800000 coronavirus cases on June 11 and reported 30,412 new infections in last 24 hours. According to John Hopkins tally, Brazil recorded 1,239 new covid related fatalities taking its total tally to 40,919 deaths. According to tally, Brazil is world's second worst hit nation with 802,828 confirmed cases after US. It is also third-highest after US and UK in total number of deaths.
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345,595 people recovered
health ministry reportedly said that 345,595 people have recovered of total number of cases. Brazil's biggest cities started reopening ir ecomic activities amid huge surge in coronavirus cases which is a serious matter of concern. Sao Paulo, Brazil's most populous state has confirmed a record number of COVID-19 related fatalities for second day on June 10, according to reports. According to reports, Sau Paulo which is believed to be epicentre of coronavirus pandemic reported 340 new deaths within last 24 hours. According to reports, it is a matter of concern as half of shops in city remained open on Wednesday.
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Brazilian government on June 7 h said that it will stop publishing data on coronavirus as it is 't needed' and scrapped figures from its website. health ministry said it would w be reporting cases and deaths in past 24 hours.
As decision evoked an outcry by journalists and members of Congress, Bolsonaro said " cumulative data does t reflect moment country is in” on Twitter without any furr explanation. He wrote, “ditional measures are being taken to improve reporting of cases".
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Im: AP
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15:12 IST, June 12th 2020