President Jair Bolsonaro is discharged from the hospital where he was hospitalized and the Ministry of Health’s guidelines to start child vaccination against Covid-19 are among the highlights of the 5 facts the afternoon of January 5, 2022.
child vaccination
The Ministry of Health defines this Wednesday (5) the procedures to start the immunization of children between 5 and 11 years against Covid-19. The first batch of childhood vaccines will have 1.25 million doses. This number includes 6.25% of the Brazilian child population in this age group. The information is from analyst Caio Junqueira.
Bolsonaro is discharged
President Jair Bolsonaro was discharged this Wednesday (5) morning after two days in hospital. He had been in the Vila Nova Star hospital since dawn on Monday (3) due to a condition of intestinal obstruction. At a press conference, doctors said he is cured and ready for work.
5G not Brazil
The National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) does not foresee a postponement of the 5G implementation schedule in Brazil after the United States delays its schedule by two weeks. According to the agency, the frequency range in Brazil is lower, but tests with Embraer will be evaluated.
Operation against Márcio França
On Wednesday (5), the Civil Police of São Paulo launched an operation that investigates alleged fraud in resources destined to Health. The family of the former governor and pre-candidate for the state government this year, Márcio França, is among the targets. The offensive is an offshoot of Operation X-Ray, which investigated deviations in social organizations responsible for providing health services.
Nirvana Band Case Filed
A US judge dismissed the “Nirvana baby” lawsuit over the album cover. Spencer Elden appears on the cover of “Nevermind” at the age of four months, and is accusing the band of sexual exploitation.
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