Few global leaders have done more than Bolsonaro to play down the pandemic, which has killed nearly 2,000 Brazilians. He has called the virus “a little flu” and criticized state governors for imposing restrictions supported by health experts and the popular outgoing minister, Luiz Henrique Mandetta. “We need to return to normal, not as fast as possible, but we need to start having some flexibility,” Bolsonaro said. The health system is still not prepared for an acceleration,” Mandetta warned in his parting comments at the ministry. New minister promises no sudden changeWhile Bolsonaro sharply criticized the shutdowns, the Health Ministry under Mandetta provided guidance supportive of the social distancing measures.

Source: Dhaka Tribune April 17, 2020 02:48 UTC