News from Brasilia 04/08/2020

Coronavirus
503 confirmed cases, 12 deaths in Federal District. Brazil has 13.717 cases and 667 deaths due to coronavirus.

DF Health Secretary says the growth of infected by coronavirus is, fortunately, below it was projected for Brasilia. It is attributed to the social isolation and measures to restrain circulation of people in the streets, as the temporary closure of schools and shops.
Anyway, DF Health Secretary is preparing the public hospitals, as described in the post of yesterday. For example, HRAN (North Aisle Hospital) will be exclusively destined for treating patients with coronavirus. An exception is for the patients with burn injuries. As HRAN is the reference hospital in this matter, it will continue accepting patients who have burn injuries.

First lady of DF nominated to work in local Government

Ibaneis Rocha, Governor of DF, nominated yesterday his wife, Mayara Noronha, lawyer, as Social Development Secretary. Ibaneis declared that his wife, just like he does, will donate her salary.