Besides donating masks, hand sanitizers and pillowcases to the largest public hospital in the East Zone of São Paulo, the Chamber is campaigning for new contributions.
Author: From the Newsroom
To help fight coronavirus, Brazilian companies from different sectors turn their plants and expertise to the production of masks, ventilators, and medical coats and shoes.
The National Confederation of Industry (CNI) expects foreign sales to go down as a result of the coronavirus crisis.
Government called for the population to consume domestically available products such as hard wheat and authorized the direct sale of flour from the mills to the population.
Brazil’s National Agency of Petroleum reported the cancellation the 17th bid round due to coronavirus.
The airline is using its SkyCargo division and airliners to transport medical supplies and foodstuffs.
New rules are in place to organize and ensure food supplies at times of crisis, emergencies and disasters through inventory control and collaboration from businesses and suppliers.
The country has suspended customs duties on lentils, chickpeas, beans, and dry beans.
United Nations Economic and Social Council estimates that the world will go through a recession in 2020 due to COVID-19, with sectors such as retail, hospitality and transport being strongly affected.
The country’s Central Bank has put in place a string of measures to enable more access to credit and refinancing during the coronavirus crisis.
Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture created a group to oversee and outline strategies to cushion the impact of coronavirus on crops and supply.
Even though two facemask manufacturing facilities have reopened, output is lagging behind demand.
Expats whose visas were due to expire on March 1 can extend their residency for three months without any additional fees. Commercial registers can be renewed too.
The Steering Committee for the world exhibition set to kick off in October in the UAE is considering moving the event to a later date. The move will be voted on by the Bureau International des Expositions member countries.
