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Rio de Janeiro seeks to roll out mobile app for beachgoers braving pandemic
Group of people sunbathing on beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2020-08-11, Yahoo Daily News
By Rodrigo Viga Gaier RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Sunbathers wanting to visit Rio de Janeiro's famous beaches, despite Brazil's raging COVID-19 epidemic, could soon be...
Brazil reports 572 more deaths from COVID-19
Socio-economic impact of the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic in Itapevi, Brazil
2020-08-10, China.dot.org
RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 9 (Xinhua) -- Brazil on Sunday reported 572 deaths from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the...
Brazil surpasses 100,000 coronavirus deaths, three million cases
Socio-economic impact of the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic in Itapevi, Brazil
2020-08-09, RTE
Brazil has surpassed 100,000 coronavirus-related deaths and three million cases of infection, crossing the grim milestone after President Jair Bolsonaro said he had a...
Australia records its deadliest day of the coronavirus pandemic2020-08-12
AOL: Australia has suffered its deadliest day of the coronavirus pandemic after 21 people died from the infection. The deaths, which were recorded in Victoria on Wednesday, dented hopes a second wave gripping the state may be stabilising. The number was two more...
Russian coronavirus vaccine ‘could kill the acceptance of vaccination if it goes wrong’2020-08-12
AOL: Germany has warned that Russia's claim that it has developed the world's first coronavirus vaccine could prove to be "dangerous". Russian presidentVladimir Putin said this week that a COVID-19 vaccine developed in the country has been registered for use and...
Preparations for testing Russian coronavirus vaccine to begin in Brazil next week2020-08-12
Malaysian National News Agency: RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 12 -- The ParanaInstitute of Technology (TECPAR) in Brazil will request technical documents for Russia’s coronavirus vaccine next week with an aim to start preparations for its trials, a state official told RussianNewsAgency (TASS)...
Sunbathers will have to RESERVE their spot on Rio de Janeiro's beaches via an app ...2020-08-12
The Daily Mail: Seeking to contain COVID-19, the mayor of Rio de Janeiro has announced the iconic Brazilian beach city will require sunbathers to social distance and reserve space on the sand in advance via an app. MayorMarcelo Crivella said on Monday that Rio's world-famous...
Persiapan percubaan vaksin Sputnik V dijangka bermula di Brazil minggu depan2020-08-12
Malaysian National News Agency: RIO DE JANEIRO, 12 Ogos -- Institut Teknologi Parana (TECPAR) di Brazil akan memohon dokumen teknikal untuk vaksin COVID-19 Rusia pada minggu depan, sebagai persiapan untuk memulakan percubaan terhadap vaksin itu. "Kami percaya selepas menandatangani...
thyssenkrupp Elevator expands airport activities in Latin America by delivering reliable equipment for safe and efficient passenger travel2020-08-12
Public Technologies: thyssenkrupp Elevator ensures that passengers can reach their airport gates safely and on time at Brazil's biggest airports by delivering a comprehensive range of mobility solution for nearly all areas from the entrance halls up to the gates and passenger...
Bolsonaro says Amazon fires a 'lie', Brazil's government data shows otherwise2020-08-12
Deccan Chronicle: Rio De Janeiro: Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has said it is a "lie" that fires are ravaging the Amazon rainforest, despite data from his own government showing the number of blazes is rising. The far-right leader has faced international...
2Q20 Earnings Release2020-08-12
Public Technologies: 2 ' FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - São Paulo, August 11, 2020 - Gafisa S.A. (B3: GFSA3; OTC: GFASY), a leading Brazilian homebuilder, announced today its operational and financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020. GAFISA ANNOUNCES 2Q20 RESULTS New...
Interim Statement2020-08-12
Public Technologies: OceanWilsons Holdings LimitedInterimStatement for the six months ended 30 June 2020 Ocean Wilsons Holdings Limited ('Ocean Wilsons' or the 'Group' or 'Company') today provides its interim statement for the six months ended 30 June 2020. Key points ·...
Amazon fires a 'lie' says Brazil's Bolsonaro2020-08-12
The Times of India: RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazilian President has said it is a "lie" that fires are ravaging the , despite data from his own government showing the number of blazes is rising. The far-right leader has faced international condemnation for presiding over huge...
This Week in History2020-08-12
The Montanian: August 12 1960: NASA launched Echo 1A, the agency’s first successful communications satellite. 2018: NASA launches the ParkerSpace Probe, its first mission to the Sun and its outermost atmosphere, the corona. 2019: Baltimore Orioles concede 7 home runs in...
Market Announcement - 08.11.20 - Amazonas2020-08-12
Public Technologies: MARKET ANNOUNCEMENT CENTRAIS ELÉTRICAS BRASILEIRAS S/ACNPJ: 00.001.180/0001-26 | NIRE: 533.0000085-9 PUBLIC COMPANY Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S/A ("Company" or "Eletrobras") (B3: ELET3, ELET5 & ELET6; NYSE: EBR & EBR.B;...
COVID-19 hits 18 footballers of Brazilian Serie B side CSA2020-08-12
China.dot.org: RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) -- A Brazilian second division football match has been postponed after 18 players from Central Sportivo Alagoano (CSA) tested positive for the novel...
Petrobras on deadline for expressing interest in assets in Colombia2020-08-12
Public Technologies: Petrobras on deadline for expressing interest in assets in Colombia - Rio de Janeiro, August 11, 2020 - Petróleo BrasileiroS.A. - Petrobras, following up on the release disclosed on 07/27/2020, regarding the sale of its entire stake in the exploratory portion...