Covid: Brazil hits 500,000 deaths amid 'critical' situation (yahoo.com)

Covid: Brazil hits 500,000 deaths amid 'critical' situation (yahoo.com)

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The number of deaths related to Covid-19 has passed 500,000 in Brazil, the second-highest in the world, as experts say the outbreak could worsen amid slow vaccination and the start of winter.

The virus continues to spread as President Jair Bolsonaro refuses to back measures like social distancing.

The health institute Fiocruz says the situation is "critical". Only 11% of adults are fully vaccinated.