Covid-19 Pandemic
 Here’s the latest news from the global pandemic. U.S. plans virus testing surge as cases mount Hong Kong resurgence fears grow after 19 cases reportedPM Johnson under fire over U.K. nursing home comments Bolsonaro and Brazil’s widening crisis Brazil’s president, Jair Bolsonaro, has called the coronavirus “just a little flu.” On Tuesday, he tested positive. The 65-year-old leader had frequently resisted guidance from medical professionals in Brazil on avoiding infection, opting instead to mingle in crowds and shake hands. Like U.S. President Donald Trump, Bolsonaro embraced hydroxychloroquine to ward off Covid-19, despite the lack of evidence that the drug is an effective shield against the virus. However, in recent days, Bolsonaro had been wearing a mask in public and avoiding close physical contact with supporters after showing virus symptoms.  Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro last month. Photographer: Andressa Anholete/Getty Images South America “I’m perfectly well,” Bolsonaro told journalists on Tuesday. Brazil has become a global hotspot for the virus, trailing only the U.S. with more than 65,000 confirmed deaths and over 1.62 million total cases. It has implemented an erratic response to the pandemic, with the president often clashing with state governors and even his health minister over quarantine measures and possible treatments. Brazil’s health ministry is currently led by an interim chief after Bolsonaro fired his first minister and a second resigned. Given Bolsonaro’s unguarded contact with so many people in a country where Covid-19 is spreading so quickly, it is hardly surprising that the virus found its way to him. As an argument for keeping the economy running, Bolsonaro has suggested that infection with the virus for most people is nearly inevitable. “Everyone knew that sooner or later it would impact a good part of the population,” he said Tuesday. “Life continues. But if the economy doesn’t work it will bring new forms of death and suicide.” Bolsonaro has said he isn’t concerned about getting sick. “If I am infected by the virus, I wouldn’t have to worry,” Bolsonaro said in a speech in March. “I wouldn’t feel anything.”—Tim Annett Track the virus Where $521 Billion in Small-Business Aid Went The U.S. disclosed detailed information Monday about hundreds of billions of dollars in aid to small businesses suffering from the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s a look at where it went.  Bloomberg Bloomberg What you should read Can Salad Bars Be Saved? Germ fears might make them a pre-virus memory. One solution: a robot. Bankers Fleeing U.K. Lockdown Told to Return Extended stays abroad raise complicated tax questions. Fighting Over Covid-19 Vaccine Will Get Ugly Arguments are in store over who gets them and who can refuse them. What to Do With the World’s Cruise Ships? Hurricanes, humidity, expired permits are costly threats to empty vessels. Maintaining Worker Morale Amid Covid Cutbacks Redefining expectations and boundaries while maintaining transparency. Know someone else who would like this newsletter? Have them sign up here. Have any questions, concerns, or news tips on Covid-19 news? Get in touch or help us cover the story. Like this newsletter? Subscribe for unlimited access to trusted, data-based journalism in 120 countries around the world and gain expert analysis from exclusive daily newsletters, The Bloomberg Open and The Bloomberg Close. Follow Us Get the newsletter You received this message because you are subscribed to Bloomberg’s Coronavirus Daily newsletter. Unsubscribe | Bloomberg.com | Contact Us Bloomberg L.P. 731 Lexington, New York, NY, 10022 |
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