What's the government response timeline for Brazil?

On 23 January the Brazilian Ministry of Health said the country is prepared to test suspect cases of coronavirus. Cases are considered suspect if the person has symptoms and has travelled to a country with community transmission in the past 14 days. Link: https://www.saude.gov.br/noticias/agencia-saude/46219-brasil-prepara-rede-de-saude-para-novo-coronavirus

Ministry of Health begins daily briefings about the coronavirus situation in Brazil, urging caution https://saude.gov.br/noticias/agencia-saude/46245-saude-passa-a-atualizar-diariamente-situacao-do-novo-coronavirus

Ministry of Health launches an app to inform the population about Covid-19, including recommendations about symptoms and measures to prevent contamination. Link: https://www.gov.br/pt-br/apps/coronavirus-sus

Federal District suspends all classes in schools and universities, initially until March 30, but then until April 5. Link: https://www.agenciabrasilia.df.gov.br/2020/03/12/gdf-inclui-medidas-preventivas-no-decreto-de-combate-ao-coronavirus/ and https://www.agenciabrasilia.df.gov.br/2020/03/19/decreto-prorroga-fechamento-de-escolas-e-estabelecimentos-comerciais/

Federal District cancells all events with an audience of more than 100 people. Link: https://www.agenciabrasilia.df.gov.br/2020/03/12/gdf-inclui-medidas-preventivas-no-decreto-de-combate-ao-coronavirus/

Ministry of Health recommends all bodies of the public administration to run information campaigns to warm about the risks of coronavirus. Link: http://www.in.gov.br/en/web/dou/-/instrucao-normativa-n-19-de-12-de-marco-de-2020-247802008

State of Goias suspends classes until April 4: https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/saude/noticia/2020-03/veja-medidas-que-cada-estado-esta-adotando-para-combater-covid-19

Ministry of Health recommends that in areas where there are records of community transmission people should avoid commuting and work from home when possible. Link: https://www.saude.gov.br/noticias/agencia-saude/46540-saude-anuncia-orientacoes-para-evitar-a-disseminacao-do-coronavirus Rio de Janeiro recommends home office. Link: https://prefeitura.rio/cidade/coronavirus-prefeitura-anuncia-medidas-de-prevencao-na-cidade-contra-a-doenca/

State of São Paulo cancels all publich events with an audience of more than 500 people, and recommends private events to be cancelled as well. Link://g1.globo.com/sp/sao-paulo/noticia/2020/03/13/prefeitura-de-sao-paulo-cancela-todos-os-eventos-de-massa-apos-casos-de-coronavirus.ghtml

Ministry of Health recommends that in areas with community transmission people should avoid leaving their houses and work from home when possible: https://www.saude.gov.br/noticias/agencia-saude/46540-saude-anuncia-orientacoes-para-evitar-a-disseminacao-do-coronavirus

Ministry of Health announces that each local government will adopt their own strategy to try to contain the spread of the virus, as they are in different stages of the contamination Link: https://www.saude.gov.br/noticias/agencia-saude/46540-saude-anuncia-orientacoes-para-evitar-a-disseminacao-do-coronavirus

Ministry of Health recommends all international travelers arriving in Brazil to stay home for at least 7 days Link: https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/saude/noticia/2020-03/covid-19-saiba-diferenca-entre-quarentena-e-isolamento

Digital campaign from Ministry of Health to download - https://www.conasems.org.br/coronavirus-baixe-o-material-de-campanha-disponibilizado-pelo-ministerio-da-saude/

State of Pernambuco prohibits gatherings of more than 500 people. Link: https://jc.ne10.uol.com.br/pernambuco/2020/03/5602271-governo-de-pernambuco-proibe-eventos-acima-de-500-pessoas-por-conta-do-coronavirus.html

Screening starts in Brazil's international airport: https://www.agenciabrasilia.df.gov.br/2020/03/13/medicao-de-temperatura-por-infravermelho-chega-ao-aeroporto-jk/

Brazil has not developed any tools for contact tracing yet. https://brasil.elpais.com/opiniao/2020-03-31/lento-e-sem-testes-brasil-escolhe-a-roleta-russa-do-coronavirus.html

State schools close in the city of Rio de Janeiro Link: http://prefeitura.rio/cidade/coronavirus-prefeitura-anuncia-medidas-de-prevencao-na-cidade-contra-a-doenca/ State schools to gradually close in the state of São Paulo. Link: https://www.saopaulo.sp.gov.br/spnoticias/saiba-quais-as-medidas-do-governo-de-sp-para-o-combate-ao-coronavirus/

City of Rio de Janeiro cancels all public events that would gather a large number of people. Link: http://prefeitura.rio/cidade/cidade-do-rio-entra-em-estagio-de-atencao-devido-a-medidas-de-prevencao-ao-novo-coronavirus/ City of São Paulo will no longer allow public events with over 250 people: https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/saude/noticia/2020-03/prefeitura-de-sao-paulo-cancela-eventos-com-mais-de-250-pessoas

City of São Paulo canceled all events (public and private) with more than 250 people. Link: https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/saude/noticia/2020-03/prefeitura-de-sao-paulo-cancela-eventos-com-mais-de-250-pessoas

State of Rio de Janeiro recommends people not to go to the beach. Link: https://www.legisweb.com.br/legislacao/?id=391093 City of Rio de Janeiro recommends people with health conditions to stay home. Link: http://prefeitura.rio/cidade/coronavirus-prefeitura-anuncia-medidas-de-prevencao-na-cidade-contra-a-doenca/

All state and private schools in the state of Rio de Janeiro should close from March 19: https://www.legisweb.com.br/legislacao/?id=391093

17 march - State of Goias closes non-essential businesses: https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/saude/noticia/2020-03/veja-medidas-que-cada-estado-esta-adotando-para-combater-covid-19 State of Rio de Janeiro recommends that civil servants work from home (Decree No. 46973/2020) Link: https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/saude/noticia/2020-03/coronavirus-rio-de-janeiro-decreta-situacao-de-emergencia City of São Paulo recommends all civil servants who are pregnant, over 60 years old, or with underlying health conditions to work from home Link: http://www.capital.sp.gov.br/noticia/prefeitura-de-sao-paulo-declara-situacao-de-emergencia-com-medidas-para-evitar-disseminacao-do-coronavirus

State of Rio de Janeiro declares a state of emergency and suspends all public events and activities with public for 15 days (Decree No. 46973/2020). It also recommends the closure of gyms and the restriction in the service of pubs and restaurants to 30% of their capacity. Link: https://www.legisweb.com.br/legislacao/?id=391093 and https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/saude/noticia/2020-03/coronavirus-rio-de-janeiro-decreta-situacao-de-emergencia

Since March 17, transport between the state of Rio de Janeiro and all other states with confirmed cases of coronavirus: /web/20200425161648/ https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/saude/noticia/2020-03/witzel-prorroga-por-mais-15-dias-o-isolamento-social-no-rio-de-janeiro

The government announced the reduction of interest rates for the loans taken by retired people and the reduction in the rate for purchases by card. https://www.gov.br/economia/pt-br/centrais-de-conteudo/publicacoes/boletins/covid-19/timeline/marco/17-de-marco-de-2020

State of Pernambuco prohibits all events with more than 50 people: https://www.folhape.com.br/politica/politica/pernambuco/2020/03/18/BLG,14965,7,1168,POLITICA,2419-GOVERNADOR-ANUNCIA-MEDIDAS-MAIS-RIGOROSAS-COMBATE-COVID.aspx

There is only a partial ban, applied only to foreigners coming from Venezuela. Ministry of Justice prohibits people coming from Venezuela to enter Brazil Link: https://www.novo.justica.gov.br/news/coronavirus-entrada-de-venezuelanos-no-brasil-esta-suspensa-temporariamente

All states in Brazil are now capacitated to conducted tests. But based on the news there is still limited availability and only patients that are hospitalised are being tested. Link: https://www.saude.gov.br/noticias/agencia-saude/46555-todos-os-laboratorios-publicos-do-pais-podem-realizar-exame-para-coronavirus

Federal District closes all bars, restaurants, and non-essential businesses until April 5: https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/saude/noticia/2020-03/veja-medidas-que-cada-estado-esta-adotando-para-combater-covid-19

State of Minas Gerais cancells all events with more than 30 people: https://www.em.com.br/app/noticia/gerais/2020/03/19/interna_gerais,1130573/minas-restringe-circulacao-pessoas-intensifica-acoes-coronavirus.shtml

State of Minas Gerais cancels all gatherings with more than 30 people. Link: https://www.em.com.br/app/noticia/gerais/2020/03/19/interna_gerais,1130573/minas-restringe-circulacao-pessoas-intensifica-acoes-coronavirus.shtml

Official source: http://www.agenciarmbh.mg.gov.br/governador-anuncia-novo-pacote-de-medidas-contra-pandemia-do-covid-19/

Ministry of Justice closes the Brazilian border with 8 other countries: Argentina, Bolívia, Colômbia, Paraguai, Peru, Suriname, Guiana e Guiana Francesa Link: https://www.novo.justica.gov.br/news/coronavirus-portaria-restringe-entrada-de-estrangeiros-de-oito-paises-no-brasil

The mayor of the City of São Paulo closes all pubs and restaurants and recommends people to stay home. Link: http://www.capital.sp.gov.br/noticia/prefeitura-interrompe-funcionamento-de-estabelecimentos-comerciais

Brazil suspends for 30 days the entry of foreigners flying from China, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, UK, Northern Irland, Australia, Japan, Malaysia, South Korean e de EU Link: https://www.novo.justica.gov.br/news/portaria-conjunta-restringe-entrada-de-estrangeiros-de-alguns-paises-por-via-aerea

State of Espirito Santo closes all non-essential business for 15 days from March 21

State of Pernambuco prohibits all gatherings with more than 10 people. Link: https://jc.ne10.uol.com.br/pernambuco/2020/03/5603255-governo-de-pernambuco-proibe-eventos-com-mais-de-10-pessoas-para-tentar-conter-coronavirus.html

State of Rio de Janeiro prohibits the circulation of intercity buses connecting Rio City to the greater Metropolitan area, as well as prohibiting arrivals and departures of domestic flights and restricting the circulation of ferries and trains (Decree No. 46980/2020) Link: https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/geral/noticia/2020-03/governo-do-rio-de-janeiro-regulamentara-servicos-de-transporte UK Foreign Travel Advice: Brazil https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/brazil/coronavirus On 21 March, Rio closed all beaches, parks, shopping centres, cinemas and gyms. Many bars and restaurants are also closed or providing take away services only. Intercity buses are also suspended and access to the metro is for key workers only.

Brazilian government publishes list of 'essencial services' which could not be suspended during the Covid-19 crisis. Link: http://www4.planalto.gov.br/legislacao/imagens/servicos-essenciais-covid-19

All estate schools in the state of São Paulo are closed. Link: https://www.saopaulo.sp.gov.br/spnoticias/saiba-quais-as-medidas-do-governo-de-sp-para-o-combate-ao-coronavirus/ Private and state school in the state of Espirito Santo are closed. Link: https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/saude/noticia/2020-03/veja-medidas-que-cada-estado-esta-adotando-para-combater-covid-19 State of Mato Grosso anticpates the beginning of school break: https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/saude/noticia/2020-03/veja-medidas-que-cada-estado-esta-adotando-para-combater-covid-19

The City of Porto Alegre told all non-essential shops and industries to close their doors. Link: https://www2.portoalegre.rs.gov.br/portal_pmpa_novo/default.php?p_noticia=999208905&PREVISAO+DE+PAUTAS:+QUARTA-FEIRA,+25+DE+MARCO Public servants in Minas Gerais are told to work from home from March 23: https://www.em.com.br/app/noticia/gerais/2020/03/19/interna_gerais,1130573/minas-restringe-circulacao-pessoas-intensifica-acoes-coronavirus.shtml

City of Porto Alegre reduces in 10-50% the circulation of buses. Link: http://www2.portoalegre.rs.gov.br/portal_pmpa_novo/default.php?p_noticia=999208845&PREFEITURA+AMPLIA+RESTRICAO+PARA+TRANSPORTE+PUBLICO+E+PRIVADO

Brazil suspends the entry of foreigners coming from Uruguay Link: https://www.novo.justica.gov.br/news/entrada-de-estrangeiros-provenientes-do-uruguai-esta-suspensa-temporariamente Some airports are running screenings Link: https://www.bbc.com/portuguese/brasil-52059042

No federal policy on school closure, but most schools in Brazil remain closed due to measues adopted by state governors and mayors

City of Rio de Janeiro suspends some bus lines. Ferries and trains can only be used by essential workers: https://oglobo.globo.com/rio/coronavirus-novo-decreto-de-crivella-comeca-valer-nesta-terca-veja-que-muda-no-rio-24324051

Brazil suspends the entry of foreigners flying from several countries: China, EU, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, UK, Northern Irland, Australia, Iran, Japan, Malaysia and South Korea https://www.novo.justica.gov.br/news/portaria-atualiza-restricoes-para-entrada-de-estrangeiros-no-pais-por-via-aerea http://pesquisa.in.gov.br/imprensa/jsp/visualiza/index.jsp?data=23%2F03%2F2020&jornal=602&pagina=1

State of Mato Grosso closes all non-essential businesses: https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/saude/noticia/2020-03/veja-medidas-que-cada-estado-esta-adotando-para-combater-covid-19

In 22 states of Brazil, there is some type of restriction on internal movement in place. Link: https://noticias.uol.com.br/ultimas-noticias/agencia-estado/2020/03/26/medidas-de-restricao-de-trafego-ja-atingem-22-estados-brasileiros.htm

Brazil prohibts the entry of foreigners of all nationalities throught its ports (by ship, boat etc) Link: https://www.novo.justica.gov.br/news/portaria-restringe-a-entrada-de-estrangeiros-pelos-portos-brasileiros

Ministry of Health launches WhatsApp channel to answer questions related to Covid-19. Link: https://www.saude.gov.br/noticias/agencia-saude/46607-ministerio-da-saude-lanca-canal-para-atender-populacao-no-whatsapp

UNESCO tracker shows that schools are closed country-wide in Brazil, but there is no national policy, all states have adopted their own measures Link: https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse

Brazil prohibits foreigners from all nationalities from entering the country Link: https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/cotidiano/2020/03/governo-brasileiro-fecha-fronteiras-aereas-a-estrangeiros-de-todas-as-nacionalidades.shtml

https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/saude/noticia/2020-03/veja-medidas-que-cada-estado-esta-adotando-para-combater-covid-19 May states have restricted public transport functioning. There is no general recommendations from the federal government though.

There is no policy at the national level, but schools across all 27 states in Brazil are registered as closed due to policies implemented by local governments. Link: https://www.poder360.com.br/coronavirus/brasil-parado-saiba-o-que-esta-fechado-em-cada-unidade-da-federacao/

https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/saude/noticia/2020-03/veja-medidas-que-cada-estado-esta-adotando-para-combater-covid-19 Public events are suspended in most states of the country, but there is no recommendation especifically from the federal government.

https://twitter.com/minsaude The Ministry of Health in Brazil has been making national campaigns by social medias, televisions and radio.

https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/saude/noticia/2020-03/veja-medidas-que-cada-estado-esta-adotando-para-combater-covid-19 Many states are requiring home office when possible , with few exceptions.

The government announced the postponement of the payment of personal income taxes from 30 April to 30 June. http://pesquisa.in.gov.br/imprensa/jsp/visualiza/index.jsp?data=01%2F04%2F2020&jornal=603&pagina=4&totalArquivos=4

The government launched a 600 Reais monthly support for those workers who do not receive any other support from the government. That is informal workers, unemployed, micro-entrepreneurs, individual contributors, etc. This support is less than 50% a median salary of 10.900 Reais ( http://www.salaryexplorer.com/salary-survey.php?loc=30&loctype=1) Bill published in the official newspaper: https://legis.senado.leg.br/norma/32045742/publicacao/32050248 On the same day, the government approved provisional measure number 936, to institute the Emergency Program for the Maintainance of Employment and Income that applies to formal workers whose work schedule has been reduced or have been temporary suspended due to the pandemic. On this second case, the support can be larger than 50% of the median income because it is a percentage of the salary. Official publication of provisionary measure: http://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/_ato2019-2022/2020/mpv/mpv936.htm

In the state of São Paulo, people were not allowed to travel during the Easter holiday and stay home: https://www.saopaulo.sp.gov.br/spnoticias/saiba-quais-as-medidas-do-governo-de-sp-para-o-combate-ao-coronavirus-2/

In the period from April 1 to June 30 the Government applied the following discounts on electricity payments: I - for the portion of electricity consumption less than or equal to 220 kWh / month, the discount will be 100% (one hundred percent) II - for the portion of electricity consumption greater than 220 (two hundred and twenty) kWh / month, there will be no discount. http://www.in.gov.br/en/web/dou/-/medida-provisoria-n-950-de-8-de-abril-de-2020-251768271

https://g1.globo.com/df/distrito-federal/noticia/2020/04/09/coronavirus-ibaneis-decreta-reabertura-de-lojas-de-moveis-eletroeletronicos-e-sistema-s.ghtml Due to recommendations from the Presidency, some governors are easing the lockdown and allowing some areas to re-open. However, most states keep schools, most stores, public events and public transportation restrictions. https://g1.globo.com/df/distrito-federal/noticia/2020/04/01/coronavirus-ibaneis-mantem-aulas-suspensas-ate-31-de-maio-eventos-e-comercio-ficam-restritos-ate-3-de-maio.ghtml

Rio maintains restrictions on travel between cities Link: https://g1.globo.com/rj/rio-de-janeiro/noticia/2020/04/10/decisao-da-justica-do-rj-mantem-a-restricao-de-circulacao-de-veiculos-no-estado.ghtml

https://globoplay.globo.com/v/8493263/ https://www12.senado.leg.br/noticias/materias/2020/04/16/decisao-do-stf-sobre-isolamento-de-estados-e-municipios-repercute-no-senado Even though the Presidency in Brazil is recommending states and cities to re-open stores and other economic activities, the Supreme Court of Brazil decided states and cities have the autonomy concerning the measures against COVID-19 in their respective territory. Some states, like Rio de Janeiro and Distrito Federal required the re-opening of stores and other services. Other states and cities, like Paraíba, Acre, Amapá and Salavdor, however, are keeping isolation measure for more 15 days, as indicated in the links above. In some states the use of mask in public will be required.

https://globoplay.globo.com/v/8493263/ https://www12.senado.leg.br/noticias/materias/2020/04/16/decisao-do-stf-sobre-isolamento-de-estados-e-municipios-repercute-no-senado Even though the Presidency in Brazil is recommending states and cities to re-open stores and other economic activities, the Supreme Court of Brazil decided states and cities have the autonomy concerning the measures against COVID-19 in their respective territory. Some states, like Rio de Janeiro and Distrito Federal required the re-opening of stores and other services. Other states and cities, like Paraíba, Acre, Amapá and Salavdor, however, are keeping isolation measure for more 15 days, as indicated in the links above. In some states the use of mask in public will be required.

https://globoplay.globo.com/v/8493263/ https://www12.senado.leg.br/noticias/materias/2020/04/16/decisao-do-stf-sobre-isolamento-de-estados-e-municipios-repercute-no-senado Even though the Presidency in Brazil is recommending states and cities to re-open stores and other economic activities, the Supreme Court of Brazil decided states and cities have the autonomy concerning the measures against COVID-19 in their respective territory. Some states, like Rio de Janeiro and Distrito Federal required the re-opening of stores and other services. Other states and cities, like Paraíba, Acre, Amapá and Salavdor, however, are keeping isolation measure for more 15 days, as indicated in the links above. In some states the use of mask in public will be required.

Official social media pages from the Ministry of Health, official government websites and press conferences update everyday the informations about COVID-19 in Brazil. These sources give the number of cases, number of deaths, the investments and inform the population about prevention. https://twitter.com/minsaude

The governor of Sao Paulo extends the closure of all but essential business in all 645 municipalities of the state until May 10 Link: https://www.saopaulo.sp.gov.br/noticias-coronavirus/governo-de-sao-paulo-prorroga-quarentena-ate-dia-10-de-maio/

State of Sao Paulo prolongs social distancing measures until May 10, which includes cancelling all public events Link to original decree: https://www.saopaulo.sp.gov.br/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/decreto-64864.pdf

Quarantine and measures regarding gatherings are determined by each state. For example, Pernambuco has limited gatherings to less than 10 persons, Santa Catarina to less than 100 people in a closed space. https://jc.ne10.uol.com.br/pernambuco/2020/03/5603255-governo-de-pernambuco-proibe-eventos-com-mais-de-10-pessoas-para-tentar-conter-coronavirus.html https://www.sc.gov.br/noticias/temas/coronavirus/coronavirus-em-sc-governo-restringe-eventos-e-suspende-visitas-nos-presidios-e-aulas http://www.in.gov.br/web/dou/-/portaria-n-356-de-11-de-marco-de-2020-247538346 https://g1.globo.com/sp/sao-paulo/noticia/2020/03/13/prefeitura-de-sao-paulo-cancela-todos-os-eventos-de-massa-apos-casos-de-coronavirus.ghtml

Instagram and Facebook websites could be archived. Both contain posts with information and recommendations. https://www.instagram.com/minsaude/ https://www.facebook.com/minsaude

Restriction of foreigners entering the country, by air and by land. http://www.in.gov.br/web/dou/-/portaria-n-204-de-29-de-abril-de-2020-254499736 http://www.in.gov.br/web/dou/-/portaria-interministerial-n-203-de-28-de-abril-de-2020-254282950

Although the President issued a decree adding interstate and international passenger transit and transportation to the list of essential activities, the new measures “do not remove the competence or the taking of normative and administrative measures by the States, the Federal District or the Municipalities, within the scope of their powers and their respective territories, for the purposes of the provisions of art. 3 of Law No. 13,979, of 2020 “. http://www.in.gov.br/web/dou/-/decreto-n-10.329-de-28-de-abril-de-2020-254430286 https://estradas.com.br/bolsonaro-amplia-servicos-essenciais-e-inclui-transporte-de-cargas-e-de-passageiros/ In a number of states, interstate circulation is still restricted. See Art.4, VIII. https://www.legisweb.com.br/legislacao/?id=392949 https://diariodotransporte.com.br/2020/04/13/sergio-moro-critica-restricoes-a-transportes-interestaduais-por-decretos-de-governadores/

In Sao Paulo, taxi and bus drivers and passengers are required to wear masks. http://diariooficial.imprensaoficial.com.br/nav_cidade/index.asp?c=1&e=20200430&p=1&clipID=768e6d0d2021dbff1d3eac098d5f35c0

A number of schools are expected to reopen by may according to the Ministry of Education. https://consed.info/about/ http://portal.mec.gov.br/component/content/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=88861:conversa-com-o-ministro-otimismo-com-retorno-de-aulas-e-enem-2020&catid=12&Itemid=86 Higher education institutions have been authorised to continue with remote education until May 15th. http://www.in.gov.br/web/dou/-/portaria-n-395-de-15-de-abril-de-2020-252725131

The government announced the postponement of the payment of personal income taxes from 30 April to 30 June. http://pesquisa.in.gov.br/imprensa/jsp/visualiza/index.jsp?data=01%2F04%2F2020&jornal=603&pagina=4&totalArquivos=4

First major city in Brazil (Sao Luis, the capital of Maranhao) declares lockdown, which forbids people from going outside except to obtain groceries, medication or cleaning supplies. The measure will initially be in place until May 14. Link: https://uk.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-brazil-lockdown/first-major-city-in-brazil-declares-lockdown-as-virus-spreads-idUKL1N2CN1KV

Link to the official government information website: https://coronavirus.saude.gov.br/

There are 'stay at home' requirements in force in many parts of Brazil, including Maranhao, Para, Amapa, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerai. In Para, the measures will be in force at least until May 24: https://www.sistemas.pa.gov.br/sisleis/legislacao/5578

Schools remain closed throughout the country, but there is no national policy. A few states are going to restart class remotely from 1st June. https://g1.globo.com/rs/rio-grande-do-sul/noticia/2020/05/27/aulas-das-redes-publica-e-privada-retornam-a-partir-de-1o-de-junho-com-ensino-a-distancia-no-rs.ghtml https://g1.globo.com/pe/pernambuco/noticia/2020/05/29/aulas-da-rede-estadual-sao-retomadas-com-mudancas-nos-horarios-e-canais-de-transmissao.ghtml

In many major cities (such as São Paulo, Recife, Manaus and Fortaleza) part of the economic sectors will gradually return to activities from 1st June. https://jc.ne10.uol.com.br/brasil/2020/05/5610840-veja-quando-sera-retomado-o-comercio-e-outras-atividades-nas-principais-cidades-do-brasil.html

Government announces new program "Diagnosticar para Cuidar" which aims to eliminate the testing queue from 25 May: https://www.saude.gov.br/noticias/agencia-saude/46848-programa-diagnosticar-para-cuidar-preve-acoes-de-testagem-em-2020

According to the Brazilian Association of Land Passenger Transport Companies (ABRATI), only 10% of the country's interstate lines are operating. Much of this reduction is due decrees issued by the state governments, which suspend all or part of the circulation of road buses. https://viagemeturismo.abril.com.br/materias/viagens-de-onibus-as-novas-regras-do-setor-rodoviario/

In the State of São Paulo the progressive easing of quarentine started on June 1st. The transition phase of the economic recovery plan in Ceará began on June 1st with 17 sectors returning to work. In this first phase, sectors of commerce, civil construction and other sectors may already function. In Espírito Santo, shopping malls have reopened their doors with limitations. In Pará, the metropolitan regions of Belém, Marajó Oriental, Baixo Tocantins and Araguaia were able to open shopping centers, beauty salons and retail trade. In Maranhão, medical clinics, dentists, hotels and inns were able to resume activities, in addition to public transportation. The new quarantine rules in Manaus also started on June 1st, which includes gradually reopening of non-essential services. https://g1.globo.com/sp/sao-paulo/noticia/2020/06/01/novas-regras-de-quarentena-entram-em-vigor-nesta-segunda-em-sp-entenda.ghtml https://g1.globo.com/ce/ceara/noticia/2020/06/01/17-setores-da-economia-retomam-as-atividades-nesta-segunda-feira-no-ceara-veja-os-horarios.ghtml https://g1.globo.com/am/amazonas/noticia/2020/06/01/veja-o-que-volta-a-funcionar-no-1o-dia-de-reabertura-gradual-do-comercio-em-manaus-nesta-segunda.ghtml

01 JUL (ANSA) - The Brazilian government has extended the ban on foreigners entering the country for another 30 days due to the pandemic of the new coronavirus (Sars-CoV-2). Ordinance No. 340 was published in an extraordinary edition of the Official Gazette on Tuesday (30). Link: https://noticias.uol.com.br/ultimas-noticias/ansa/2020/07/01/governo-prorroga-decreto-que-proibe-entrada-de-estrangeiros.htm

Policy varies at the subnational level. Link: https://correio.rac.com.br/_conteudo/2020/07/mundo/960546-saiba-como-estao-os-planos-de-retomada.html

Policy varies at the subnational level. Link: https://correio.rac.com.br/_conteudo/2020/07/mundo/960546-saiba-como-estao-os-planos-de-retomada.html

The policy varies subnationally. There are still areas under full lockdown. For instance in the city of Castro ( https://www.gazetadopovo.com.br/parana/castro-vazio-sanitario-testes-rapidos-covid-19/) and in the neighborhood of Morumbi ( https://www.radioculturafoz.com.br/2020/07/15/bairro-morumbi-tera-toque-de-recolher-a-partir-desta-quinta-feira-16/), while in other areas restrictions on gatherings are being removed ( https://noticias.uol.com.br/cotidiano/ultimas-noticias/2020/07/03/reabertura-bares-rio-de-janeiro-aglomeracao.htm). For other state-level examples: https://correio.rac.com.br/_conteudo/2020/07/mundo/960546-saiba-como-estao-os-planos-de-retomada.html

Policy varies at subnational level. For instance: City of Blumenau: Beginning on July 14, intercity and interstate passenger transport, whether public or private, will be stopped for fourteen consecutive days, including the closure of the local bus station. https://diariodotransporte.com.br/2020/07/13/transporte-publico-em-blumenau-sera-suspenso-a-partir-de-terca-14/ State of Bahia: The government of Bahia suspended intermunicipal transport in three more cities as a measure to combat the spread of the coronavirus. A decree published on Friday (3) determined the closure of the Antas, Ibipeba, Jussara and Palmeiras bus stations. The measure goes into effect from Saturday (4). In total, the state has 351 cities with suspended intercity transport. https://g1.globo.com/ba/bahia/noticia/2020/07/03/bahia-tem-mais-quatro-cidades-com-transporte-intermunicipal-suspenso-lista-reune-351-municipios.ghtml City of Rio de Janeiro: The city of Rio de Janeiro defined new protection measures for the use of public transport during the easing of social isolation in the city. The measures, published in the Official Gazette on Thursday (25), are part of the plan to resume services in the municipality. As announced by Mayor Marcelo Crivella on Monday (22), buses and BRTs can circulate with standing passengers , but must operate with a limited number of people and respect the distance of two passengers per square meter. https://g1.globo.com/rj/rio-de-janeiro/noticia/2020/06/25/prefeitura-define-normas-de-protecao-no-transporte-publico-durante-flexibilizacao-no-rio.ghtml

The policy varies subnationally. While some states are allowing for people to circulate, in other states there is still a ban on leaving home (with the exception of essential activities). For instance in the city of Castro'( https://www.gazetadopovo.com.br/parana/castro-vazio-sanitario-testes-rapidos-covid-19/) and in the neighborhood of Morumbi ( https://www.radioculturafoz.com.br/2020/07/15/bairro-morumbi-tera-toque-de-recolher-a-partir-desta-quinta-feira-16/)

Testing available for symptomatic patients. Link: https://www.em.com.br/app/noticia/nacional/2020/07/10/interna_nacional,1165579/entenda-quem-pode-fazer-teste-para-coronavirus-pelo-plano-de-saude.shtml http://portal.anvisa.gov.br/documents/219201/4340788/Perguntas+e+respostas+-+testes+para+Covid-19.pdf/9fe182c3-859b-475f-ac9f-7d2a758e48e7

To reduce the impact on distributors and consumers, the Federal Government carried out a series of actions, such as the suspension of the electricity cut due to non-payment from April to the end of July. An exemption from energy tariffs for low-income consumers was also instituted for 90 days. Link: https://www.aneel.gov.br/sala-de-imprensa-exibicao-2/-/asset_publisher/zXQREz8EVlZ6/content/covid-19-aneel-publica-esclarecimentos-sobre-isencao-de-tarifa-para-baixa-renda/656877?inheritRedirect=false

July 3 - Contact tracing efforts are starting in certain regions. But there is no centralised and well developed system ( https://www.bbc.com/portuguese/brasil-53280926) July 6 Sao Paulo: The São Paulo government created a technological tool for municipalities to increase the monitoring of people who had contact with those infected with the new coronavirus. The pilot project started on July 6 in Araraquara , Bauru and São Bernardo do Campo, with 1.4 million people. The idea is that 100 municipalities will be covered by the screening by the beginning of August and the rest by the end of the same month. The idea is to identify and isolate everyone who, in the last 14 days, has had contact for at least 15 minutes with those who are proven to be infected with the new coronavirus. https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/saude/noticia/2020-07/sao-paulo-centraliza-rastreamento-de-casos-de-coronavirus July 14 Goias: The government of Goiás should make available until the end of next week the contract for city halls to adhere to an application that aims to track and monitor people with a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of Covid-19. The application "Dados do Bem" was presented this Monday (13th) to mayors and is now available for download. https://diariodegoias.com.br/goias-vai-rastrear-e-monitorar-pessoas-com-covid-19-pelo-celular/ Given the fact that contact tracing is only just starting is a few regions, I coded this as limited.

July 7 - Law no. 14.020 institutes the Emergency Employment and Income Maintenance Program. The new law originates from Provisional Measure 936, issued by the government in early April. The program provides for the granting of the Emergency Employment and Income Preservation Benefit to workers who have reduced working hours or a suspended contract, and also emergency assistance for intermittent workers with a formalized employment contract, under the terms of the provisional measure. The value of the Emergency Employment and Income Preservation Benefit will be based on the calculation of the monthly amount of unemployment insurance to which the employee would be entitled. In the event of temporary suspension of the employment contract, it will have monthly value: I - in the event of a reduction in working hours and wages, it will be calculated by applying the percentage of the reduction to the calculation basis; and II - in the event of temporary suspension of the employment contract, it will have monthly value: a) equivalent to 100% (one hundred percent) of the unemployment insurance amount to which the employee would be entitled b) equivalent to 70% (seventy percent) of the unemployment insurance amount to which the employee would be entitled Link: http://www.in.gov.br/en/web/dou/-/lei-n-14.020-de-6-de-julho-de-2020-265386938 https://www.gov.br/economia/pt-br/centrais-de-conteudo/publicacoes/boletins/covid-19/timeline/julho/7-de-julho-de-2020 No official declaration on the amount of the measure was mentioned. However, to guarantee the payment of the so-called Emergency Job and Income Preservation Benefit (BEm), the federal government will have to invest between R $ 26.1 and R $ 52.6 billion, according to an analysis by the Independent Tax Institution (IFI) of the Senate. Link: https://www2.senado.leg.br/bdsf/bitstream/handle/id/574054/NT44.pdf Link: https://www12.senado.leg.br/noticias/materias/2020/07/06/uniao-investira-ate-r-53-bi-para-compensar-reducao-de-salario-e-jornada-avalia-ifi

Government exempted collection of Credit Opening Tariff for program credit line https://www.gov.br/pt-br/noticias/trabalho-e-previdencia/2020/07/micro-e-pequenos-empresarios-contam-com-linha-de-credito-durante-pandemia

'While several states are reopening (or have reopened) non-essential businesses, restrictions were tightened in a few locations this week due to rising ICU occupancy rates.' http://archive.fo/UsFdj

The Federal Government has extended deadlines for the Emergency Employment and Income Maintenance Program for another two months. According to the decree, the maximum term for the proportional reduction agreement of the working day and salary, which was 90 days, will now be 120 days. The term for the temporary suspension of the contract, which was 60 days, also changes to 120. For employees with intermittent employment contracts, the decree establishes the payment of an emergency benefit of R $ 600.00 for another month, counting from the closing date of the three-month period, for employees with formalized employment contracts until April 1, publication date of the PM creating the program. Link: https://www.gov.br/pt-br/noticias/trabalho-e-previdencia/2020/07/programa-emergencial-de-manutencao-do-emprego-e-prorrogado

On 3 August, the Ministry of Education announced an extension of non-classroom activities of the Federal Education Network in technical courses until December 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the institutions had already been authorized to continue the technical courses in a non-face-to-face manner since April. This rule, however, was due to expire on 4 August, and the new policy is effective from 5 August. On the other hand, in-person classes are expected to resume from 10 August in the city of Manaus, for pupils over 15 years old. Official announcement: https://www.gov.br/mec/pt-br/assuntos/noticias/nova-portaria-prorroga-autorizacao-para-atividades-nao-presenciais-em-cursos-tecnicos-ate-dezembro Schools reopening in Manaus: https://brazilian.report/coronavirus-brazil-live-blog/2020/07/29/largest-amazon-city-brazil-first-to-reopen-schools/

The government of São Paulo recently updated the status of its regions, which are classified into five groups (red, orange, yellow, green, blue). As of 7 August, most non-essential activities are still prohibited in red regions, the ones affected the most by the pandemic. https://www.saopaulo.sp.gov.br/planosp/

No policy updates found on gatherings.

According to both official and unofficial sources, public transportation in Brazil is still suspended in some areas and reduced in others. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/brazil/coronavirus https://tripsguard.com/destination/brazil/

Policies still vary at the subnational level. The state of São Paulo gives autonomy for mayors to reduce or increase restrictions according to the limits established by the State, as long as they present the prerequisites based on technical and scientific definitions. https://www.saopaulo.sp.gov.br/planosp/

Policies still vary at the subnational level. The state of São Paulo gives autonomy for mayors to reduce or increase restrictions according to the limits established by the State, as long as they present the prerequisites based on technical and scientific definitions. https://www.saopaulo.sp.gov.br/planosp/

The Ministry of Health has a website dedicated to COVID-19, which is updated on a regular basis. https://coronavirus.saude.gov.br/

No recent changes found in testing policy.

No recent changes found in contact tracing policy.

From 29 July, Brazil has officially reopened its borders to international travel, which had been banned since March. However, an additional 30 days ban on the entry of foreigners by land (unless for transit) and sea has been extended. The borders are open to nationals, residents, and tourists. Non-resident foreigners can enter for a period not exceeding 90 days and must show proof of the purchase of valid health insurance in Brazil with coverage for the entire period of travel. This insurance is required for each of the passengers traveling to Brazil, however, does not apply to: * Brazilian citizens * Foreigners residing in Brazil * International transit passengers (as long as they remain in the departure lounge) Official announcement (Portuguese): https://pesquisa.in.gov.br/imprensa/jsp/visualiza/index.jsp?jornal=600&pagina=1&data=29%2F07%2F2020&totalArquivos=1 Official source (English): http://archive.fo/sf6aX News coverage (English): https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-brazil-travel/update-1-brazil-reopens-international-flights-to-tourists-even-as-coronavirus-deaths-spike-idUSL2N2F036J

In the State of Pará, the practice of face-to-face practical classes for graduations in the area of health and safety is authorized. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SelbURAnLXZrIO8tkRbv6HlKbPGumxZK/view

On August 3, in the municipality of Itaituba, in the state of Pará, the resumption of all commercial activities is authorized. http://www.itaituba.pa.gov.br/downloads/legislacao_covid-19_v8c6g.pdf

Schools continue open at discretion of state. Manaus opened public schools August 10 - "The Secretariat of Education and Sports (Seduc) of the state of Amazonas reported that 123 state schools reopened in Manaus on Monday. About 110,000 students returned to classrooms under a “hybrid system,” alternating days of attendance."; "Brazilian teachers report 36 COVID-infected schools after one week of classes in Manaus" Subnational variation. https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2020/08/15/braz-a15.html

"Most states have reopened non-essential businesses and services"; "Many non-essential services that were closed (i.e. restaurants, shops and bars) are now starting to reopen in some cities." However, targeted measures still in place. Subnational variation. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/brazil/coronavirus

"Some tourist attractions, cinemas and theatres remain closed, and in Rio de Janeiro access to the beach is restricted to exercise only. In practice this means that you can now go to the beach, but that the barracas which rent out umbrellas and chairs are not operating." https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/brazil/coronavirus

No change in policy found, although suspect gatherings may be larger considering opening of bars and tourism. "Many non-essential services that were closed (i.e. restaurants, shops and bars) are now starting to reopen in some cities." https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/brazil/coronavirus

"Restrictions vary from city to city. The use of face masks in streets, public spaces such as parks, and on public transport including taxis is mandatory across the country."; "The use of face masks remains mandatory in São Paulo in essential commercial establishments, such as supermarkets and pharmacies, as well as on public transport." https://br.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/brazil/coronavirus

Still subnational variation

"Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? NO" - no restrictions found, although subnational lockdowns could be enacted. https://br.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

Still current, "Per Brazil’s current travel decree, foreign travelers by air to Brazil, for a short stay of up to 90 days, must present to the airline company prior to boarding, proof of purchase of health insurance valid in Brazil with coverage for the entire period of the trip. Failure to provide this could result in the denial of entry by Brazilian authorities." https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/08/concerns-brazil-tourism-curb-covid-19-pandemic-200818162937811.html https://br.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

"The fiscal measures include temporary income support to vulnerable households (bringing forward the 13th pension payment to retirees, expanding the Bolsa Familia program with the inclusion of over 1 million more beneficiaries, cash transfers to informal and unemployed workers, and advance payments of salary bonuses to low income workers), employment support (partial compensation to workers which are temporarily suspended or have a cut in working hours, as well as temporary tax breaks and credit lines for firms that preserve employment), lower taxes and import levies on essential medical supplies, and new transfers from the federal to state governments to support higher health spending and as cushion against the expected fall in revenues." https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

Still current

Still current https://coronavirus.saude.gov.br/

No change in policy found

There is contact tracing in place in indigenous communities https://slate.com/technology/2020/08/kuikuro-contact-tracing-upper-xingu.html