Major outbreaks in countries that first downplayed the crisis

More than 5 million COVID-19 cases have been reported worldwide, with the U.S., Russia and Brazil reporting the highest numbers. As Eric Sorensen explains, a pattern is emerging between the world’s worst outbreaks and leaders who downplay the severity of the crisis.

• Russia’s COVID-19 death toll crosses 650K, second highest in the world
• Brazil Senate approves body of controversial fake news bill
• Brazil’s coronavirus deaths surpass 50,000