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Coronavirus Crisis Gets 'Even Worse' In Brazilian Amazon City Of Manaus

By Philip Reeves
Published January 22, 2021 at 1:17 PM MST
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Another surge in coronavirus cases has collapsed Manaus' health system, leading hospitals to run out of beds and oxygen for patients. It's also having a deadly fallout in nearby communities.

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Philip Reeves
Philip Reeves is an award-winning international correspondent covering South America. Previously, he served as NPR's correspondent covering Pakistan, Afghanistan, and India.
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