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BBC OS: 2021/04/07 16:06 GMT: Coronavirus: Brazil records more than 4,000 daily deaths for the first time

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Coronavirus: Brazil records more than 4000 daily deaths for the first time

2021/04/07 16:06 GMT

2021/04/07 16:06 GMT: Coronavirus: Brazil records more than 4,000 daily deaths for the first time

Coronavirus: Brazil records more than 4,000 daily deaths for the first time

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A more contagious variant is fuelling a surge in infections

Brazil, one of the countries worst-hit by coronavirus, has recorded more than 4,000 Covid-related deaths in 24 hours for the first time. We speak to Brazilians impacted by the surge in infections and a doctor in the country. 

Also, we bring you the latest on the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, following an investigation by the the UK medicines regulator into whether the vaccine is directly causing rare brain clots. The EU has also been outlining its findings of a review of the jab's safety, saying "unusual blood clots with low blood platelets should be listed as very rare side effects". 

And doctors in Nigeria have started an indefinite strike, asking for better pay and insurance. We connect to two doctors who tell us what it's been like working during the pandemic.

(Photo: A nurse holds balloons during a protest asking for COVID-19 vaccines and in favour of SUS (Unique Health System) during World Health Day in Brasilia, Brazil. Credit: Reuters/Adriano Machad)

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