Researchers at Unifesp and UFRJ managed to identify the presence of the virus in the retinae of patients, which is expected to contribute to the international understanding of the disease and its sequelae.
Author: Agência Brasil
Indicator points out that investments in May stepped up by 1.6% month on month and 0.5% year on year. Components include purchases of production machinery.
The document attesting complete immunization against COVID-19 can be issued in Portuguese, English and Spanish in Brazil. These versions are helpful for those who are traveling abroad.
Due to foreign trade performance, the International Monetary Fund projects an increase of 5.3% for the country’s GDP this year, 1.6% above the April estimate. For next year, however, the outlook has worsened.
Decree published on Monday (26) has extended the list of medical, hospital and hygiene products that cannot be exported as they are essential to fighting COVID in the country.
The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency received a temporary authorization request for the Chinese immunizer Sinopharm. It has not undergone clinical trials in Brazil but has been tested in countries like the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Argentina, and Peru.
In the first half of 2021, domestic sales increased, but the exported amount fell, according to the Brazil Steel Institute (IABr).
Data is measured by the Brazilian Confederation of Goods Trade, Services, and Tourism. The index reached 68.4 points and has had its highest level since April.
In addition to the increase in exports and imports, Brazil is expected to see a record-high surplus in foreign trade. According to the Brazilian Foreign Trade Association, which made the forecast, the results will primarly come from the rise in commodity prices.
Brazil had a drop in production and exports of vehicles in June compared to May but managed to increase volumes compared to 2020.
The Ministry of Infrastructure informed 51 projects in the area were delivered in the first half of this year, including the restoration of roads and construction of port facilities.
The issue of Brazilian foreign debt bonds with international investors was over USD 2 billion, with higher interest rates than recent issues.
In a meeting on Wednesday (2), representatives from 40 countries and companies and organizations announced contributions to COVAX vaccine-sharing plan to widen availability of COVID-19 shots in poorer countries.
The Chinese immunizer is produced in Brazil by the Butantan Institute in São Paulo and may be included in the Covax facility. Now, the two vaccines produced in the country are approved by WHO.
