A year after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic, much of the world is reporting falling numbers of cases and deaths. However, in Brazil, the crisis has worsened, reaching unprecedented levels.
Brazil is now recording more daily fatalities than any other country—a stark contrast to global trends. Scientists attribute this surge to a new highly contagious variant, a sluggish vaccination campaign, and a troubling reluctance to implement and enforce essential mitigation measures.
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COVID-19: One year later, the virus is worse than ever in Brazil
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