One shooting in the city in Illinois, in the United States during a 4th of July parade that left at least six people dead and the new increase in cases of Covid-19 in the last week are among the subjects of this Monday (4).
Shooting leaves dead during Illinois holiday
A shooting in downtown Highland Park, Illinois, USA, during a July 4th parade left at least six people dead, said local police commander Chris O’Neill. A total of 31 people were transported to two hospitals. The vast majority had gunshot wounds, while others were injured during the escape. The suspect has not yet been found.
Brazil increase in Covid-19 cases and deaths
Brazil again recorded more than 400,000 new cases of Covid-19 in a week, between June 26 and July 2, being the period with the most infections since February, when the country faced a wave of cases by the Ômicron variant. . The last time the country recorded more than 400,000 infections in seven days was between the 20th and 26th of February, with 576,463 cases.
The 26th week also showed a 9% increase in the number of fatalities from the disease compared to the previous period. There were 1,489 deaths from Covid between June 26 and July 2, against 1,359 between June 19 and 25.
Mayors complain of losses of R$ 73 billion
A study released on Monday (4) by the National Confederation of Municipalities (CNM), shows that the measures taken recently at the federal level by the government, Congress and Justice represent a fiscal loss of R$ 73 billion annually for municipalities, without compensation. due or reduction of attributions, and may exceed R$ 250 billion if new similar actions are taken by the three Powers.
Rains leave dead and homeless in the Northeast and South of the country
The Federal Government recognized this Monday (4), through publication in the Official Gazette (DOU), the emergency situation in 15 cities of alagoas , amazon , Bahia , Pernambuco , large northern river and Santa Catarina . States have suffered from large amounts of rain in recent days, which have brought consequences such as floods, landslides and overflows in several states.
New rules for attendance at the INSS
As of this Monday (4), workers, retirees and pensioners who go to the National Institute of Social Security (INSS) will have new service rules. The changes cover opening hours to the public, type of appointment, the right to a companion, the delivery of documents and the validity of old identity cards.
Branches must work for 12 hours a day, with opening hours set between 6:30 am and 10 am. However, opening hours for the general public should start between 7 am and 8 am, working for six uninterrupted daily hours. The afternoon time will be dedicated to scheduled medical examinations and other internal consultations.
Source: CNN Brasil
