Press Play with Madeleine Brand
COVID-19: Crisis in Brazil, success in Japan
The world’s worst COVID-19 outbreaks are in the U.S., with 140,000 deaths, and Brazil, where President Jair Bolsonaro tested positive again for the virus.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenThe world’s worst COVID-19 outbreaks are in the U.S., with 140,000 deaths, and Brazil, where President Jair Bolsonaro tested positive again for the virus. Bolsonaro consistently downplays the impacts of coronavirus and touts the efficacy of hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malaria drug that the World Health Organization says shouldn’t be given to COVID-19 patients.
Meanwhile, in Japan, only 1000 people have died from the virus. Japan is home to the world’s oldest population, the largest city, and one of the first big outbreaks outside China. Japan quickly did contact tracing. Following rules and wearing masks have long been part of its culture.
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5 storiesWhat COVID-19 outbreaks in Brazil and US have in common
The world’s worst COVID-19 outbreaks are in the U.S., with 140,000 deaths, and Brazil, where President Jair Bolsonaro tested positive again for the virus.
Read the story10 minJapan’s COVID-19 success story
In Japan, only 1000 people have died from the virus. Japan is home to the world’s oldest population, the largest city, and one of the first big outbreaks outside China.
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