Brazil Could Become The Next COVID-19 Hot Spot

The transcript discusses the COVID-19 situation in Brazil, highlighting the high infection estimates and insufficient testing. It reports on the number of cases and deaths, and the challenges faced in testing compared to the US. President Bolsonaro's controversial response to the pandemic, including his dismissal of the health minister who supported isolation measures, is also covered.

What is the estimated number of people infected with COVID-19 in Brazil according to some scientists?

• 5,000,000

• 500,000

• 1,000,000

• 2,000,000

How does Brazil's COVID-19 testing rate compare to that of the US?

• Brazil tests at the same rate as the US

• Brazil tests 5 times more often than the US

• Brazil tests 32 times less often than the US

• Brazil tests 10 times more often than the US

What did President Jair Bolsonaro claim about the COVID-19 virus?

• It is completely under control

• It is a severe pandemic

• It is just a little flu

• It is more dangerous than expected

What action did Bolsonaro take against his health minister?

• Ignored his advice on restrictions

• Fired him for supporting isolation measures

• Promoted him for his efforts

• Praised him for handling the pandemic

What criticism has Bolsonaro faced regarding his handling of the pandemic?

• For implementing too many restrictions

• For downplaying the severity of the virus

• For closing the borders too early

• For increasing the testing rates