Brazil exceeds 2,000 COVID-19 deaths a day as infections soar

Brazil has surpassed 2,000 COVID-19 deaths a day as infections in the country soar.

The nation recorded 2,724 deaths on March 18, its second deadliest day according to the Health Ministry.

Brazil has surpassed 2,000 COVID-19 deaths a day as infections in the country soar.

The nation recorded 2,724 deaths on March 18, its second deadliest day according to the Health Ministry.

Footage from March 18 in so Paulo shows large crowds of commuters packing onto trains.

Brazil has recorded 11,787,600 COVID-19 cases and 287,795 deaths.