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Brazil’s Bolsonaro under fire for not pushing mandatory coronavirus vaccineBolsonaro has said, ``No one can force anyone to get a vaccine," adding his opposition to administering vaccines that are yet to be proven on Brazilian soil.WorldSep 4, 2020
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Brazil’s leader Bolsonaro says no one will be forced to take coronavirus vaccineThe comments come after the government earmarked millions of dollars for the purchase and future production of vaccinations.WorldSep 1, 2020
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Facebook puts global block on accounts controlled by supporters of Brazil’s BolsonaroA spokesperson for Facebook said the order was "extreme" and threatens "freedom of expression outside of Brazil's jurisdiction," but said the company has agreed to the order.WorldAug 1, 2020
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It took 27 days for Brazil to go from 1 million coronavirus cases to 2 millionOn Thursday, confirmed cases in Brazil totaled 2,012,151, while deaths numbered 76,688.HealthJul 16, 2020
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Brazil’s Bolsonaro claims hydroxychloroquine will cure his coronavirus despite no evidenceBrazilian President Jair Bolsonaro says he is confident that he will swiftly recover from the new coronavirus thanks to treatment with hydroxychloroquine, the anti-malaria drug that has not been proven effective against COVID-19.WorldJul 8, 2020
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Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for coronavirusBrazilian President Jair Bolsonaro confirmed the test results while wearing a mask and speaking to reporters, saying he had begun feeling ill on SundayWorldJul 7, 2020
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Bolsonaro’s concealment of Brazilian coronavirus data a survival move: expertsCasting doubt on COVID-19 statistics has been a mainstay in far-right circles and Bolsonaro has amplified that claim.HealthJun 9, 2020
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Video shows Brazil’s leader calling for police to be replaced so family isn’t ‘screwed’The scandal stems from an accusation that Jair Bolsonaro leaned on his former justice minister to change senior federal police officials amid investigations into members of the president's political clan.WorldMay 22, 2020
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As coronavirus spreads globally, Brazil’s president visits a market, dismisses lockdownThe "Brazil can't stop" social media campaign, suggesting to most Brazilians that there was no need for isolating themselves at home, was banned by Judge Laura Bastos in Rio de Janeiro at the request of federal prosecutors.WorldMar 29, 2020
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Brazil leader wants to end social distancing even as cases soar past 3,400Ignoring the pleas of public health experts, President Jair Bolsonaro said he wants to keep the economy running, scoffing at the "hysteria" surrounding a virus he calls "a little flu."HealthMar 27, 2020
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