No menu items!

Covid-19 Cases Explode in Southern Bahia State; Government Assesses Shutdown

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With 500 recorded Covid-19 cases, the southern region of Bahia has become one of the main hotspots for the spread of Covid-19 cases in the state, triggering a warning signal from the Bahian government.

In only one week, between April 20th and 27th, the number of cases in Itabuna - the region's largest city - hiked from 40 to 148, an increase of 260 percent. In neighboring Ilhéus, a city with great tourist appeal, the number of cases increased from 78 to 179 over the same period.

The two cities are among those with . . .

To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to our Premium Membership Plan. Already Subscribed?

Check out our other content