(CNN) Brazil appears to be entering another dark week, as coronavirus cases grow by the thousands and controversy swells around President Jair Bolsonaro. On Monday, the Ministry of Health announced 11,687 new cases of coronavirus had been confirmed over the last 24 hours, bringing its total number of cases to over 374,800. While the country's number of confirmed cases and death rate soar, Bolsonaro has referred to the virus as a "little flu" and frequently downplayed its risks. JUST WATCHED Brazilian mayor's message to nation's president: Resign. Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH Brazilian mayor's message to nation's president: Resign.

Source: CNN May 25, 2020 21:00 UTC