Brazil Tops 4,000 Daily COVID-19 Deaths, Nears U.S. Peak

By Scott Neuman

Published April 7, 2021 at 8:04 AM MDT

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With less than two-thirds the population of the U.S., Brazil logged nearly 4,200 deaths on Tuesday amid reports that hospital ICUs are being overwhelmed by the surge in coronavirus cases.

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Scott Neuman is a reporter and editor, working mainly on breaking news for NPR's digital and radio platforms.

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