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News from Brasilia 05/24/2020

Coronavirus in Brasilia
6268 confirmed cases, 97 deaths


Source: Health Secretary. Uptaded on May 24th

Coronavirus in Brazil

Source: Ministry of Health. Updated on May 23th. Brazil registered 965 deaths because of coronavirus in only 24h. Over 22,000 people have already died in Brazil because of the disease.  

Although the number of infected are rising as well as the number of deaths, the situation of the coronavirus in Brasilia is way better than others parts of Brazil.

In Brasilia there is a reference public hospital to treat patients with coronavirus, HRAN. Also a field hospital was inaugurated in the Mane Garrincha stadium and 20 patients are already being treated there.


Mass testing in Brasilia
Mass testing started on April 21st and over 100,000 people 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. 



What is already opened in Brasilia and what are the next steps?

Governor Ibaneis Rocha published another decree authorizing the reopening of the malls from May 27th, Wednesday, with restrictions (cinema, food court, playing area remain closed). Opening hours 1pm-9pm. 
The shops in the streets (quadras comerciais) have already been authorized to reopen. However, fitness centers, hair salons, museums, clubs remain closed until further notice. Schools were not authorized yet to reopen.
source: G1 DF

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