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Added on the 23/08/2021 02:46:20 - Copyright : EFE Inglés
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 14 (EFE) .- Cariocas's in Rio de Janeiro ignore Brazil's increase in COVID-19 cases and take advantage of the summer, ignoring social distancing recommendations.(Camera: ANTONIO LACERDA)SHOT LIST: PARAIA DO ARPOADOR BEACH IN IPANEMA, RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL
Beachgoers enjoy Rio's famous Ipanema beach after a month-long closure to curb the spread of Covid-19. Restrictions are being eased despite Brazil reaching a new monthly record with 67,977 Covid deaths in April alone.
The world-famous Brazilian festival is not happening this year amid the pandemic, but some still dressed up in their exuberant, hand-made costumes for a symbolic celebration.
Two million doses of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine against Covid-19 arrive in Rio de Janeiro, after they were brought from India via Sao Paulo. IMAGES
Euronews was given access to a hospital in Rio de Janeiro, the city with the highest per capita coronavirus death rate in the country.