Number Of Confirmed Coronavirus Cases In Brazil Tops 40,000 - Health Ministry

BUENOS AIRES (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 21st April, 2020) The number of confirmed novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Brazil has exceeded 40,000, the country's Health Ministry said.

"A total of 40,581 cases have been confirmed, 2,845 people have died," the ministry said.

The day before, 2,462 deaths and 38,654 cases were reported.

Most cases were registered in the state of Sao Paulo.