News from Brasília 04/22/2020

Coronavirus in Brasilia
960 confirmed cases, 25 deaths due to Covid-19.

30 millions reais to fund research and studies about the new coronavirus
The Governor of DF, Ibaneis Rocha, signed today a partnership with the University of Brasilia (UNB) to fund studies and research about coronavirus, including tests to detect the virus.

Elderly people in a hotel in Brasilia
Elderly people who don't have conditions to do an ideal self isolation are being accommodated at Brasilia Palace Hotel, as part of the project "Sua vida vale muito- Hotelaria solidária". The goal is to assist 300 elderly people.