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News from Brasilia 05/21/2020

Coronavirus in Brasilia
5271 confirmed cases, 78 deaths.

Although the number of infected by coronavirus is increasing as well as number the number of deaths (so sad!), the situation in Brasilia is way better compared to other regions of Brazil. While in some States, as Amazonas and Pará, the occupancy rate of the ICUs is over 90%; the occupancy rate in Brasilia is around 40%. The official Health Secretary website informs there are 252 ICUs beds in Federal District exclusively for patients with Covid-19. 97 are occupied and 155 are available. 



Brasilia coronavirus situation as of May 21th, 2020.

Coronavirus in Brazil. Almost 300,000 confirmed cases and 18,859 deaths. Yesterday we had the sad record of more than one thousand deaths in a day because of coronavirus
source: Health Minister of Brazil


Mass testing in Brasilia
Mass testing started on April 21st and almost 90,000 were already tested (the system offers 4,000 tests a day). This quick test offered in a drive thru system is for people with symptoms of cold/fever for at least 7 days. You can schedule a test at https://sistemas.df.gov.br/mteste/. And you can choose the place closer to your home. For example, if you live at South Aisle or North Aisle (Asa Sul or Asa Norte) you can be tested at Parque da Cidade or at the Terraço Shopping mall. 

source: Health Secretary of DF. May 21st, 2020

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