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11 January, 2021 The latest new mutation of coronavirus was discovered in four Japanese travelers from Amazonas State of Brazil, said Japan’s Health Minster. A ministry official said this variant of the virus differs from the viruses found in the UK and South Africa that led to surge in cases. Takaji Wakita, head of the National Institute of Infectious Diseases stated in a media briefing, “At the moment, there is no proof showing the new variant found in those from Brazil is high in infectiousness.” Source- Reuters 

World Bank approves First Amazon Fiscal and Environmental Sustainability Program Email   WASHINGTON, DECEMBER 11 The project will support fiscal reforms aimed at promoting fiscal sustainability while integrating forest conservation and development, as part of the state’s post-COVID-19 economic recovery plan. The project will also promote social inclusion by increasing the number of vulnerable families covered by the Bolsa Forest Program from 9,600 to 12,000. Since the first case of the novel coronavirus was registered in Brazil this past February, the state of Amazonas has been severely af...

Anguished desperate here outside the prison we don't know what to do because we aren't allowed to get close to the gate the police won't allow us and don't inform us about anything. less it's not easy because they are treated like animals inside if they are humans not dogs they should be given jobs and put to work but it doesn't happen. the killings began on sunday and spread across 4 prisons in the amazonas state languished relatives rioted outside the gates brazil's justice minister has blamed gang violence he says suspected ringleaders will be transferred to maximum security prisons. in for...