Brazil eases lockdown despite high number of COVID deaths

Authorities in Sao Paulo began easing COVID-19 restrictions on Friday.Car dealerships and some offices are allowed to open after having their health protocols approved by the city hall.

Brazil's largest city has the highest number of coronavirus cases in the country and a growing number of deaths, almost 5,000.The manager of a car dealership, Eraldo Modesto said he was glad to reopen but is still concerned about the coronavirus.

Car dealerships are allowed to open 4 hours a day and need to follow health protocols.In the district of Bras, the major hub for clothes trading in Brazil, shops need to keep their doors closed but found a way to deliver their goods, with streets sellers gathering on the sidewalks.

Brazil has reported more than 34,000 deaths from the virus so far.The number is greater than Italy's total reported deaths and trails only the UK and the US.Experts consider the actual tally is much higher, but has been under-reported due to insufficient testing.

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