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Severe limits on coronavirus testing in Brazil are hiding the true scale of the outbreak, with researchers suggesting actual case numbers are 8-16 times higher than reported

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  1. [4]
    mrbig
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    Our previous health minister is a good man that tried to make sure our response was based on science. He was fired after many public disagreements with the president, and replaced by a staunch...

    Our previous health minister is a good man that tried to make sure our response was based on science. He was fired after many public disagreements with the president, and replaced by a staunch supporter of the government.

    The good news is that most of our governors and many of our mayors have been outstanding during this whole process.

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      tlalexander
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      Wow. Bolsonaro’s dream of killing the poor comes true. I hope the mayors and local people still help one another. Sad they will be ignored by their government.

      Wow. Bolsonaro’s dream of killing the poor comes true. I hope the mayors and local people still help one another. Sad they will be ignored by their government.

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      1. [2]
        mrbig
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        Many mayors and governors imposed social distancing on their own. Yes, it would be great to have accurate data, but most places are not taking chances either way.

        Many mayors and governors imposed social distancing on their own. Yes, it would be great to have accurate data, but most places are not taking chances either way.

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        1. tlalexander
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          I’m glad to hear it. The same thing is true where I am in California. The governor and mayors took it seriously and we are doing okay, all while the national leadership mocks the crisis.

          I’m glad to hear it. The same thing is true where I am in California. The governor and mayors took it seriously and we are doing okay, all while the national leadership mocks the crisis.

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