EUA anunciam ajuda milionária para o Brasil durante pandemia de Covid-19
O presidente dos EUA, Donald Trump, fala a jornalistas na Casa Branca, em Washington, na terça-feira (19) — Foto: Reuters/Yuri Gripas "O governo dos Estados Unidos anunciou nesta terça-feira (19) um plano de auxílio adicional de aproximadamente US$ 3 milhões — mais de R$ 17 milhões — para "ajudar na resposta de emergência de saúde pública do Brasil" à pandemia de Covid-19." "O anúncio foi feito momentos depois de o presidente Donald Trump dizer que cogita banir viagens do Brasil rumo aos EUA, dada a
San Diego’s Sorrento Therapeutics says antibody might have ability to fight COVID-19
San Diego biotech Sorrento Therapeutics has found an antibody that blocks the novel coronavirus in the lab. The company hopes the antibody will perform equally well in animal studies and, ultimately, clinical trials.(Sorrento Therapeutics) "Sorrento Therapeutics of San Diego said Friday that an antibody it has been developing proved highly effective in blocking the novel coronavirus in laboratory experiments — a possible first step in the creation of a drug cocktail to battle COVID-19." "The antibody,
Petrobras reaches oil export record in April
"Petrobras exported 1 million barrels of oil per day in April. This represents a new oil export record and contributes to strengthening the company's cash flow. The previous record was 771 thousand barrels per day, set in December 2019." "The result occurs in a challenging period of the world economy, with high reduction of global oil and oil products demand, caused by the outbreak of new coronavirus (COVID-19). Due to the strong contraction of the national market, Petrobras is directing efforts to
U.S. government announces US $950,000 in assistance to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 in Brazil
"Brasilia, May 1, 2020: The United States is providing US $950,000 (approximately R$ 5.21 million) in new economic support funds to incentivize private sector investments in mitigating non-health COVID-19 impacts on rural and vulnerable urban populations in Brazil with a focus on the Amazon region. This assistance builds upon past U.S. investment in Brazil, which totals more than US $617 million over the past 20 years, including nearly US $103 million for health. These funds will be programmed by the
Escassez de carne nos EUA abre portas para pecuária brasileira
Boi gordo: a queda de consumo de carne dentro do Brasil também pode ser compensada pelo aumento das exportações / Paulo Whitaker/Reuters "Por mais que toda crise tenha um resultado geral ruim que pesa sobre toda a economia, também é um momento em que oportunidades surgem. Esta não é diferente. A pandemia de Covid-19 tem causado muitos problemas para o presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump. Por lá, os frigoríficos de carne pararam e o mercado interno se viu numa escassez de carne nunca vista antes.
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BRATECC – Update on Covid-19
To our valued BRATECC Members, Partners & Friends, As the consequences caused by the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak continue to escalate, BRATECC has taken several precautionary measures to contribute to the fight against coronavirus and minimize the risk to our staff and members. These measures are informed by the most current guidance from leading health authorities and experts, which we are monitoring closely.Steps taken due to COVID-19:- Postponement of BRATECC EventsFollowing the instructions of the City