Brazil

India reports 1.32L cases, 3,207 Covid deaths in 24 hrs

India saw a modest uptick in Covid numbers with 1,32,788 new infections a day after reporting the lowest case count since April 8. Most metro areas are still dealing with massive waves, but Andhra Pradesh broke the 15-lakh recovery threshold on Sunday.

11 days ago

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 167.1mn; US, India report maximum cases

The worldwide cumulative number of Covid-19 cases has reached 167.1 million. The United States continues to be the worst-affected country in the world, with the largest number of cases and deaths. India came in second.

19 days ago

India reports 4,454 Covid deaths in 24 hours with 2.22 lakh fresh cases

On Monday, India passed the 3 lakh mark due to coronavirus infections, with the lowest increase in infection since April 21. India is now the world's third-largest coronavirus-infected nation, behind the United States and Brazil.

20 days ago

Brazil asks women to delay pregnancy as fears mount over new Covid-19 variant found in expectant mothers

Brazil asked women on Friday to delay getting pregnant until the worst of the pandemic passes, saying the virus variant that is devastating the South American country appears to affect expectant mothers more than earlier versions of the coronavirus.

Apr 17, 2021

Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine neutralises Brazil variant in lab study

A laboratory study has revealed that the Covid-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE can neutralize a new variant first found in Brazil.

Mar 9, 2021

PSLV rocket puts Brazil, US & Indian satellites into orbit

India on Sunday morning successfully placed into orbit 19 satellites including Brazil's earth observation satellite Amazonia-1-the primary passenger-in a text book style.

Mar 1, 2021

Chinese COVID vax found 50.4% effective in Brazil trials | Details

A leading Chinese Covid-19 vaccine, developed by Sinovac Biotech, has been found to be 50.4 per cent effective in Brazilian clinical trials, researchers have found.

Jan 14, 2021

New COVID strain found in Japan in four passengers arriving from Brazil | Details

A new coronavirus variant has been detected in four travellers from Brazil's Amazonas state, Japan's Health Ministry said on Sunday, the latest new mutation of the virus discovered.

Jan 11, 2021

Brazil President Bolsonaro won't take COVID vaccine. Reason: It'll turn him into 'crocodile' [see reactions]

The far-right leader has insisted that he would not undergo vaccination, even while launching the country's mass inoculation program.

Dec 22, 2020

Turtle tsunami: In rare event, over 92,000 giant River Turtles hatch on beach in Brazil | Watch

Call it a turtle tsunami! The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has released an amazing video showing tens of thousands of Giant South American River turtle hatchlings (Podocnemis expansa) emerging from a sandy beach in a protected area along the Purus River.

Dec 16, 2020

Coronavirus vaccine update: China's Sinovac vaccine is safe, Brazil institute says

São Paulo's Butantan Institute, one of Brazil's leading biomedical research centers, which is carrying out the Phase 3 tests, said the two-dose vaccine, called CoronaVac, proved to be safe in a trial so far involving 9,000 volunteers.

Oct 20, 2020

Sometimes you have to learn how to lose: Gonzalez denies Neymar's racism claim

Alvaro Gonzalez the Marseille defender said that Neymar needed to 'learn how to lose' after the latter accused him of racism on the field.

Sep 15, 2020

Neymar cleared of Covid-19, returns to training

In a relief for his fans, Brazillian footballer Neymar has returned to training after being cleared of COVID-19.

Sep 12, 2020

India overtakes Brazil as country second-worst hit by COVID

India's coronavirus infections surged past 4.2 million on Monday as it overtook Brazil to become the country with the second-highest number of cases.

Sep 7, 2020

Journalist asks Brazilian Prez a 'question', Jair Bolsonaro wants to punch him in return

Queiroz and Flavio Bolsonaro are under investigation for a scheme that allegedly swindled pay from government employees when the younger Bolsonaro was a regional lawmaker in Rio de Janeiro, and before Jair Bolsonaro became president in January 2019.

Aug 24, 2020

Street dog millionaire: Meet Hyundai Brazil's employee of the year

'Tucson Prime the dog' is the latest addition at a Hyundai Showroom in the South American nation.

Aug 5, 2020

Everyone will probably contract COVID-19 at some point: Bolsonaro

Friday's remarks came a day after Bolsonaro said that he was taking antibiotics for an infection that has left him weak following his coronavirus diagnosis.

Aug 2, 2020

Ronaldinho set to be released from house arrest in Paraguay: Report

Brazil's football legend Ronaldinho will soon walk free as his 60-day-long house arrest comes to an end in Paraguay.

Aug 1, 2020

Brazilian Prez Bolsonaro says he takes antibiotics for infection

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has said that he was taking antibiotics for an infection that has left him weak, after he was diagnosed with the COVID-19 earlier this month.