The visit of President Jair Bolsonaro to Petrópolis and the approval given by Anvisa for the sale and use of self-tests against Covid-19 are among the highlights of the event. 5 facts morning of February 18.
Bolsonaro visits Petropolis
President Jair Bolsonaro (PL) is visiting today (18) the areas affected by heavy rains in Petrópolis, in the mountainous region of Rio de Janeiro. He should fly over the site, hours after arriving from Europe. At least 120 deaths have been confirmed since Tuesday (15), in addition to 800 people who are homeless, according to data from the city’s Civil Defense.
Inquiry against Bolsonaro
The Attorney General’s Office (PGR) has requested the closing of the investigation against President Jair Bolsonaro, which deals with the disclosure of confidential data on the investigation of a hacker attack on the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) system in 2018. Attorney General Augusto Aras states that the document was not a legal secret and, therefore, the action does not constitute a crime.
Self-test against Covid-19
The first self-test against Covid-19 in Brazil was approved by the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) this Thursday. The exam is collected through the nose and the result comes out in about 15 minutes. The availability of the product for sale is the responsibility of the authorized company.
Autonomy of universities
The Federal Supreme Court (STF) formed a majority in the plenary so that federal universities have autonomy over the requirement of proof of vaccination against Covid-19 for students to participate in face-to-face classes. At the end of last year, Minister Ricardo Lewandowski had already suspended an ordinance from the Ministry of Education that removed the decision from the hands of universities and prohibited the mandatory document.
“Solidarity” between Brazil and Russia
The United States government criticized President Jair Bolsonaro’s “solidarity” with the Russian government, amid tensions in Eastern Europe, during a visit to Moscow this week. A US State Department spokesman said the declaration “undermines international diplomacy” and Brazil’s own calls for a “peaceful solution” to the crisis.
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Source: CNN Brasil
