Brazil crossed the threshold of 20,000 dead from the new coronavirus on Thursday, after a record increase of 1,188 killed in the past 24 hours, announced the Ministry of Health.
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By far the most affected country in Latin America, Brazil is currently experiencing an acceleration of its curve, with 20,047 deaths and 310,087 confirmed cases, figures which would be far below reality, according to scientists.