News from Brasilia 04/29/2020

Coronavirus in Brasilia
1230 confirmed cases (it represents an increase of 41 new cases in 24h) , 28 deaths.
source: DF Health Secretary. You can read a daily full epidemiological report (in Portuguese) of the Covid-19 in Brasilia clicking here

Use of mask will be compulsory in Brasilia starting tomorrow, April 30th


*update!!! (May1st). 
The compulsory use of masks, with fee penalty for who disobey, was postponed for May 11th.

Do you have your masks ready? Compulsory use in Brasilia starting tomorrow.
This masked boy is my son Davi : )

Do you have your masks at home? Health authorities have been asking that we buy or sew at home cloth masks in order to leave the cirurgical masks to the health professionals.

As I told you, I am living in Poland and I have bought from a local sewer excellent cloth masks. I even did a second order to have some extra masks at home and also to give to friends (face masks as a gift! OMG, this is crazy. But this is what it is, right?)

I just read at THE GUIDE- Brasilia that they are selling masks with 3 layers of protection. You can see the models and order in English. Click here


Mass testing in Brasilia
source: website of the local Government 

In the first week of mass testing in Brasilia, over 5,000 quick tests (with results in 30 minutes) were made and 16 people were tested positive. There are some points of drive thru testing. You have to schedule the test  at www.teste.df.gov.br. This quick test is designated only for people who has the Covid-19 symptoms for at least a week. 

Drive thru Covid-19 testing in Brasilia. photo: Agência Brasília April 28th, 2020.

If you are eligible to be tested, you will be tested in the test point of the region you live (see bellow) after you get a confirmation by email:

Águas Claras or Taguatinga:
Uniplan
Unieuro
Residência Oficial do Governador 

Asas Sul e Norte, Sudoeste, Noroeste, Cruzeiro/Octogonal:
Parque da Cidade – Estacionamento 4 

Estádio Mané Garrincha

Lago Sul (South Lake), Paranoá, Jardim Botânico:
Paróquia São Pedro de Alcântara – St. de Habitações Individuais Sul EQI 7/9 – Lago Sul

Lago Norte (North Lake)
Iguatemi Shopping

Guará, Núcleo Bandeirante, Candangolândia and Park Sul:
ParkShopping