Brazil has now reached more than a thousand death since the first case of Coronavirus in the country. Unfortunately, one of the cases was recorded in a remote Amazon tribe-- resulting in the death of a 15-year-old boy. The boy died while inside an intensive care unit. Meanwhile, as a sign of gratitude to all frontliners in the world, the country's famous Christ the Redeemer has lit up, dressed as a doctor to give thanks to all medical personnel worldwide.
Brazil gives tribute to doctors after 15-year-old dies in Amazon Tribe
Coronavirus Brazil Update: After Confirmed Case in Amazon Tribe, Rio's Christ the Redeemer Statue Lit Up
On Easter Sunday, Apr. 12, Brazil had showcased an emotional tribute to all essential workers in the world, risking their lives to treat and take care of COVID-19 patients.
Since last Sunday was the resurrection of Christ, the country decides to lit up the statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio De Janeiro with images of various medical personnel around the world. Along with the images, messages of thanks-- in different languages-- were also illuminated on the arms of the statue. Brazil also took this opportunity to promote the slogan written as "Fique Em Casa" -- meaning "Stay at Home."
Right at the foot of the statue, the city's archbishop, Dom Orani Tempesta, also conducted a prayer mass for all the lives at risk due to the virus.
This will be the second time that Christ the Redeemer was illuminated in connection with the COVID-19. Last month, Rio De Janeiro also offered prayers to all countries facing the tragic deadly disease, including the United States of America.
Coronavirus Brazil Update: After Confirmed Case in Amazon Tribe, Rio's Christ the Redeemer Statue Lit Up
CNN reported that the country's leader President Jair Bolsonaro is still one of the leaders around the world that do not take the virus seriously, even today.
This issue becomes even worse after the first case of Coronavirus death was reported in a remote Amazon tribe located in the country.
The First Case of Coronavirus Death in Amazon tribe
On the weekend, a 15-year-old boy from an indigenous tribe died while inside an intensive care unit in Brazil. The boy named Alvanei Xirixan died after getting Coronavirus. The family wanted their son's body to be back in their place. However, health experts warn that this could cause further transmission of the disease.
This raises issues on whether the country is capable to treat indigenous people despite their lack of resources in proper healthcare and knowledge about the virus.
Brazil's Health Minister Luiz Henrique Mandetta already explained that they deeply care for tribes easily acquiring the virus. Due to this, the government said that they're planning to build field hospitals for tribes that are vulnerable to the contagion.
"We are extremely concerned about the indigenous communities," he said.
