Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

robal wrote:

COVID-19 update as of Friday, 3July2020:

1. Total deaths: 63,174
2. Total cases: 1,539,081

Yet, I read that Rio has reopened bars and restaurants and São Paulo is ready to do the same this coming week.
I suppose Brazilians are really determined to be number one in something, anything.

Ron Pinto wrote:

robal wrote:

COVID-19 update as of Friday, 3July2020:

1. Total deaths: 63,174
2. Total cases: 1,539,081

Yet, I read that Rio has reopened bars and restaurants and São Paulo is ready to do the same this coming week.
I suppose Brazilians are really determined to be number one in something, anything.

Politicians argue that dying by hunger is worse than dying with dear Covid. So others are open some are not, only the essentials. So here we are!

COVID-19 update for 6July2020:

1. Total deaths: Now 64,867 and counting...
2. Total cases: 1,603,055

Just saw the pres tested positive, saw him on the news wearing a mask.  Progress.

mugtech wrote:

Just saw the pres tested positive, saw him on the news wearing a mask.  Progress.

YEAH! Ha ha! A dose of his own medicine. I wanna see if he' s taking the antimalarial drug
chloroquine that he always touted!

Ladies and gentlemen, our COVID-19 write up:

1. Total deaths: Now 66,741
2. Total confirmed cases: 1,668,589
3. New deaths last 24hrs: 1,254
4. New cases last 24hrs: 45,305

robal

All exempt travelers entering Brazil (Citizens, PR etc.)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Brasilia, Brazil (July 8, 2020)
Location:  Brazil
Event:  Clarification on Required Medical Declaration to Enter Brazil
On June 30, Brazil extended for an additional 30 days (through July 29) the decree banning foreigners from entering the country by air, land, and sea.  Please see our previous message for a list of exemptions.
Please note that exempted travelers by air must arrive at the following international airports (São Paulo International Airport, Tom Jobim International Airport in Rio de Janeiro, Viracapos International Airport in Campinhas, and Brasilia International Airport) and passengers must present a medical declaration from a health authority or doctor that attests they do not have COVID-19.
The U.S. Embassy in Brasilia would like to share some clarification from the Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) regarding this requirement:
Traveler’s must present a medical declaration issued by a health authority or a local doctor that certifies that the passenger is not infected with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus (covid-19).  Test results alone will not be accepted.  The doctor's declaration may be in English, Spanish or Portuguese.  There is no specific template for the declaration.  The Brazilian government recommends that the traveler have the medical declaration with the date as close as possible to the day of departure.
Commercial flights between the United States and Brazil continue to run on a regular basis.  As flights are subject to change, please contact airlines directly for the most current schedule information. Travelers to the United States from Brazil may encounter unexpected delays during the check in and boarding process and are advised to arrive at the airport earlier than normally recommended.  We continue to encourage U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States to make commercial flight arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not currently anticipate arranging repatriation flights from Brazil.

Thanks!

COVID-19 running count on 11July 2020:

1. Total Deaths: 71,469
2. Total Cases: 1,839,850

COVID-19 count this Sunday 12July2020:

1. Total deaths to 72,100
2. Total cases to 1,864,681

robal

Ok, for somewhat of a lighter note along the 3 borders here:
On Sunday once again BR and PY caught smugglers with, drugs, arms, electronics, and people. Along the AR and BR border, police captured 290 bottles of wine, 260 liters of olive oil, and 90 kg of Picanha!
Got to love AR!

"Along the AR and BR border, police captured 290 bottles of wine, 260 liters of olive oil, and 90 kg of Picanha!"

The PF agents had a blast with that one not to mention a churrasco of Picanha that slithered along with olive oil and washed further away with copious amounts of wine!

Texanbrazil wrote:

Ok, for somewhat of a lighter note along the 3 borders here:
On Sunday once again BR and PY caught smugglers with, drugs, arms, electronics, and people. Along the AR and BR border, police captured 290 bottles of wine, 260 liters of olive oil, and 90 kg of Picanha!
Got to love AR!

Thanks, Tex -- this gave us a good laugh over breakfast. 

robal wrote:

"Along the AR and BR border, police captured 290 bottles of wine, 260 liters of olive oil, and 90 kg of Picanha!"

The PF agents had a blast with that one not to mention a churrasco of Picanha that slithered along with olive oil and washed further away with copious amounts of wine!

It mentioned the RF did take the AR stuff but referred the people to AR PF
Not so lucky for PY and BR smugglers. BR in PF custody and PY same in PY. (The pen had 99% Cov virus!)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Brasilia, Brazil (July 16, 2020)
Location:  Brazil
Event:  Emergency Passport Renewals
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates General in Brazil continue to offer only emergency services for U.S. citizens in Brazil.  Routine services not related to safety, such as passport renewals without imminent travel and notarial services, are not considered emergencies and will not be scheduled at this time.  We will resume routine operations in phases as local conditions evolve. Monitor our social media and website for information.
Commercial flights between the United States and Brazil continue to run on a regular basis.  As flights are subject to change, please contact airlines directly for the most current schedule information. Travelers to the United States from Brazil may encounter unexpected delays during the check-in and boarding process and are advised to arrive at the airport earlier than normally recommended.  We continue to encourage U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States to make commercial flight arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period.  The U.S. government does not currently anticipate arranging repatriation flights from Brazil.
Actions to Take:
If you have questions, visit the U.S. Embassy website on COVID-19 or contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate-General closest to you.
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Contact your airline with flight questions: United Airlines, LATAM, and Azul.
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and Messages from the U.S. Embassy.

COVID-19 running count for Brazil as of 16July2020:

1. Total deaths to 76,688
2. Total cases to 2,012,151!
3. Last 24hr deaths sum up to 1,322
4. Last 24hr new cases to 45,403

45K a day!!!!!! Run out of people soon.

Texanbrazil wrote:

45K a day!!!!!! Run out of people soon.

Well, I keep hearing that our planet is overpopulated.  There you go.

Ron Pinto wrote:

Texanbrazil wrote:

45K a day!!!!!! Run out of people soon.

Well, I keep hearing that our planet is overpopulated.  There you go.

A certain self-appointed expert and stable genius claims it is harmless to 99% of those testing positive.  Evidently by this calculation with 137,000 deaths, about 13,700,000 have had COVID 19 in the USA.

Well, Mugtech, a certain stable genius believes that if you affirm something enough times it will become reality.

Running count on COVID-19:

1. Total deaths to 79.488
2. Total cases: 2,098,389

So you think because you´re blood type O, you´ll have lesser chance of being afflicted with COVID-19 if at all and being type A would with all certainty be a candidate for intubation or death, think again...

https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/16/health/b … index.html

Our COVID-19 running count as of 20July2020:

1. Total deaths now to 80,120
2. Total cases: 2,118,646
3. New cases last 24hrs: 20,257
4. New deaths last 24hrs: 632

COVID-19 write up as of 21July2020:

1. Total deaths now to 81,487
2. Total cases to 2,159,654
3. New deaths 24hrs: 1,367
4. New cases 24hrs: 41,008
I thought we were going into plateau. It´s erratic and considering the unreported cases
which I´m sure is a lot would be very disturbing. Actual deaths is possibly over a 100,000 now.

robal

COVID-19 running count as of 23July2020

1. New cases last 24hrs: 59,961
2. Deaths last 24hrs: 1,311
3. Total deaths: 84,082
4. Total cases: 2,287,475

Gentlemen and ladies, here´s our quick running count on COVID-19 this 24th of July 2020:

1. New cases last 24hrs: 55,891
2. Deaths last 24hrs: 1,156
3. Total cases: 2,343,366
4. Total deaths: 85,238

Count update on COVID-19 today, 28July2020:

1. New cases last 24hrs: 38,513
2. Deaths last 24hrs: 852
3. Total cases: 2,480,888
4. Total deaths: 88,470

robal

Senhores e senhoras, our 29July2020 running count on COVID-19:

1. New 24hr cases: 72,377! The highest I´ve seen yet.
2. New 24hr deaths: 1,664!
3. Total cases: 2,553,265
4. Total deaths: 90,134

robal

"Ordinance of the federal government published in an extraordinary edition of the Official Gazette, on Wednesday, 29,…", continue "extended for another 30 days the closure of Brazilian land and water borders. The same regulation authorizes the resumption of the arrival of visitors by international flights, at airports.”

"The restrictions that this Ordinance deals with do not prevent the entry of foreigners into the country by air, provided "that the migration requirements appropriate to their condition, including the entry visa, are met when it is  required by the Brazilian legal system.”
“Foreigners who prove that they have purchased valid health insurance in Brazil may enter the country by air and for short stays for up to 90 days. International visitors must follow the health safety rules in force in the national territory.”

This is a "rough" translation.
No idea as to what qualifies as "valid health insurance in Brazil".

Many have said some insurance excludes COVID-19 being covered. All should review any policy.
Hopefully, there will be further information forthcoming,

BETTER ARTICLE ON ENTRY:
https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/internaci … emic.shtml

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Brasilia, Brazil (July 30, 2020) 
Location:  Brazil
Event:  Updated Brazil Travel Decree/Lifting of Air Entry Restrictions
Effective July 29, Brazil updated its decree to allow entry of foreign visitors traveling by air.  However, Brazil has extended for an additional 30 days the entry of foreigners by land (unless for transit) and sea (through at least August 28).   
Per the new policy, foreign travelers by air to Brazil, for a short stay of up to 90 days, must present to the airline company, prior to boarding, proof of purchase of health insurance valid in Brazil with coverage for the entire period of the trip.  Failure to provide this could result in the denial of entry by Brazilian authorities. 
Foreigners who are in a land border country and need to cross the border to embark on a flight back to their country of residence may enter Brazil with authorization from the Federal Police and must follow the below steps:
•    The foreigner must obtain an official note from the embassy or consulate of the country of citizenship (U.S. citizens should reach out to the closest U.S. Embassy or Consulate General for assistance); 
•    When crossing the border, the air tickets for the flight to the home country must be presented to the immigration official; and 
•    After approval of the request, the foreigner must go directly to the airport after crossing the land border. 
Those in the following categories are exempt from the provisions in this decree:
•    Brazilian citizens, born or naturalized
•    Permanent residents of Brazil
•    National Immigration Registry Card Holders (Registro Nacional Migratório – RNM)
•    Foreign professionals employed by a non-governmental aid organization recognized by the Brazilian government
•    Foreign officials accredited by the Brazilian government
•    Spouse, domestic partner, son or daughter, father or mother, or caregiver of a Brazilian citizen
•    Any person whose entrance into Brazil is deemed by the government to be in the public interest
•    Travelers in transit in one of the following categories:   
•    Cargo delivery
•    Passengers required to disembark for aircraft refueling or repairs
•    Flight crews
Commercial flights between the United States and Brazil continue to run on a regular basis.  As flights are subject to change, please contact airlines directly for the most current schedule information.  The U.S. Mission in Brazil continues to encourage U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States to make commercial flight arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period.  The U.S. government does not currently anticipate arranging repatriation flights from Brazil. 

Hi guys,
For whatever reason, I was no longer receiving any notices on your comments.
Is it possible that you all stopped commenting?

I find that discrepancy on the forum itself. Sometimes no indication of new topics.

Got this message.

Same here. No more notices on the email address for about 15 days.

Good news is got Tequila yesterday    Sipped it all through Portuguese class. My pronunciation was a lot better!!!!
Did not get the books from Amazon, but they knew what was important

Texanbrazil wrote:

Same here. No more notices on the email address for about 15 days.

Good news is got Tequila yesterday    Sipped it all through Portuguese class. My pronunciation was a lot better!!!!
Did not get the books from Amazon, but they knew what was important

Had you been drinking "cachaça" instead of tequila you would probably be teaching Portuguese today, but tequila was good for Spanish.
I had a vodka the other day and was mumbling "spaciva" all day long.

Hey Tex,
As much as I wanted to remain in California the cost of real estate here is prohibitive.  I have been thinking about Kingwood, in Houston, where I can still get a 3 bed, 2 bath for under 200 K, even under 150 in some cases, and if you know Kingwood you know it`s a pretty nice area.

Texanbrazil wrote:

Same here. No more notices on the email address for about 15 days.

Good news is got Tequila yesterday    Sipped it all through Portuguese class. My pronunciation was a lot better!!!!
Did not get the books from Amazon, but they knew what was important

Not surprised that you thought your pronunciation was better.  But what did the teacher think? 

Ron Pinto wrote:

Hey Tex,
As much as I wanted to remain in California the cost of real estate here is prohibitive.  I have been thinking about Kingwood, in Houston, where I can still get a 3 bed, 2 bath for under 200 K, even under 150 in some cases, and if you know Kingwood you know it`s a pretty nice area.

Ron, Kingwood is very nice. Always went on weekends to "mossy around".

abthree wrote:

Texanbrazil wrote:

Same here. No more notices on the email address for about 15 days.

Good news is got Tequila yesterday    Sipped it all through Portuguese class. My pronunciation was a lot better!!!!
Did not get the books from Amazon, but they knew what was important

Not surprised that you thought your pronunciation was better.  But what did the teacher think? 

A+ on the lesson. Just rolled off the tounge. Of course I shared with her, because it is Patron Anejo and not the "lower end" she was use to, so habla
portuguese, but "rolled the RR's and not H's
Still cannot find Codigo in BR.