The federal government intends to distribute 28 million Covid-19 tests by January 15th, and the increase in hospitalizations in ICU beds for Covid in São Paulo are among the highlights of January 12th.
Covid tests
The federal government will distribute 28 million Covid-19 tests by January 15th. The statement was made this Wednesday (12) by the Minister of Health, Marcelo Queiroga.
Covid-19 in the USA
White House chief epidemiologist Anthony Fauci said almost all Americans are likely to be exposed to the Omicron variant and gave a message about the importance of vaccination. In the United States, at least one in five Americans eligible for the vaccine is not immunized against Covid-19, totaling 65 million people.
Ministers can travel business class
President Jair Bolsonaro issued a decree authorizing ministers and civil servants in positions of trust to travel business class on international flights lasting seven hours or more. The decree was published this Wednesday (12) and is already in effect. The authorization is valid for travel on the service of the Union.
Covid-19 in Sao Paulo
The state of São Paulo once again recorded an increase in the number of hospitalizations in ICU beds due to Covid-19. In the last seven days, the occupancy rate of these beds rose to 51%.
Carnival
The samba schools of São Paulo confirmed to the CNN the cancellation of the technical tests scheduled for this weekend. The League of Samba Schools claims that the decision was a consensus between representatives of Império de Casa Verde, Rosas de Ouro, Camisa Verde e Branco, Nenê da Vila Matilde and Gaviões da Fiel.
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Reference: CNN Brasil
