Brazil Court Orders Government To Continue Counting COVID-19 Cases

The video discusses the political and social tensions in Brazil amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Activists protested government indifference by erecting crosses, leading to a public feud. The Brazilian government, led by Jair Bolsonaro, faced criticism for halting the release of COVID-19 data, prompting a Supreme Court order to resume publication. Bolsonaro downplayed the virus, emphasizing economic reopening despite rising cases. An epidemiologist warned of worsening conditions as hospitals filled with patients.

What concerns did the epidemiologist at the University of Sao Paulo express about the current situation of COVID-19 in Brazil?

What justification did President Bolsonaro provide for reopening the economy despite the rising COVID-19 cases?