Applicants for COVID in Brazil are urging the suspension of Copa America | Coronavirus News Plague
Senate committee members have recently expressed concern about participating in Brazil in the midst of the COVID-19 epidemic.
Brazilian parliamentary staff questioning how the country can end the COVID-19 epidemic has called for the Copa America to return soon low immunization and risk of transmitting the virus.
In a letter to the national football team on Sunday, Senate officials said only 10.77% of people had received the first coronavirus vaccine since Friday through Brazil.
Senate Committee in late April launched his own research according to President Jair Bolsonaro’s response to the epidemic, which has killed more than 472,000 people across South America, according to a study by Johns Hopkins University.
“Brazil does not provide sanitary protection in such international sports. In addition to giving a false impression of security and practice, contrary to the reality of Brazilian living, it can strengthen social groups and set a bad example, “the authors wrote in a letter.
“We are not fighting the Copa America in Brazil or anywhere else. But we hope the tournament will wait until the country is ready for the tournament. ”
Employees are the most recent to show concern plans to launch an international competition in Brazil, as the number of vaccines remains low and health professionals have was warned about a new wave that could carry disease.
Brazil was unexpected candidates last week to host Copa America and South American Soccer Confederation, CONMEBOL, Colombia forced to leave over the ongoing riots while his allies in Argentina were challenged in the middle the prevalence of coronavirus infection.
Bolsonaro, a skeptic of COVID-19 who declined to be called to implement state health such as closure to prevent the spread of the virus, He said “As far as I am concerned, as well as all ministers, including the health minister, everything has been decided.”
But questions continue to be asked as to whether the tournament will continue, with some players and coaches raising concerns.
On Wednesday, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said “Brazil is not very good”, while Chilean coach Uruguay’s Martin Lasarte described the decision to play the tournament in Brazil as “a serious, big risk”.
The World Leagues Forum (WLF), which represents more than 40 clubs and their clubs, also said in a letter to FIFA and the South American Soccer Confederation (CONMEBOL) on Saturday that South American players should be allowed to stop playing in the tournament.
However, Argentina said on Sunday that they will take part in the tournament, which is scheduled to take place from June 13 to July 10.
Argentina “confirms its participation in the Copa America, as seen in its historic games”, the International Football Association (AFA) said in a statement.
The AFA also added that it would provide “all the necessary tools to ensure the necessary care” required in implementing health policies at Copa.
Meanwhile, Brazilian journalists He said this week that players in this country do not want to play in the fast-paced tournament as they are busy playing to qualify for next year’s World Cup.
Brazil captain Carlos Casemiro said the club will decide on Tuesday whether they want to go to the Copa America or not.
