A Brazilian politician who introduced a bill banning compulsory Covid-19 vaccines has died from coronavirus.
Legislator Silvio Antonio Favero, 54, died at a private hospital in the Brazilian city of Cuiaba on Saturday.
Favero, former vice-general of the Mato Grosso do Sul Legislative Assembly for the Liberal Socialist Party (PSL), had been in hospital since March 4 and admitted to the hospital’s intensive care unit by Covid- 19.
Doctors said he died as a result of complications and diseases caused by the virus.
Brazilian politician Silvio Antonio Favero, 54, who introduced a bill banning compulsory Covid-19 vaccines has died from coronavirus
Favero died at a private hospital in the Brazilian city of Cuiaba on Saturday. Pictured: The lawyer’s funeral
Favero had introduced a bill, which is currently being examined in the Legislative Assembly, against mandatory vaccination for Covid-19.
He said the bill would guarantee citizens the right to decide whether or not they want to be vaccinated. As for minors, Favero believed it was the choice made by his parents or guardians.
Favero commented on the proposed legislation: ‘It aims to prevent vaccination from being mandatory as there is currently uncertainty about the effectiveness and possible side effects of the vaccines, where do they present a risk that is undoubtedly unstable, as they are short, medium and long- the effect of the vaccine is unknown. ‘
Favero shared Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s most skeptical doubts about the efficacy and safety of Covid-19 vaccines.
Doctors said Favero had died as a result of complications and diseases caused by the virus. Pictured: Family and friends circling the vehicle carrying a Favero chest
Favero had introduced a bill, which is currently being examined in the Legislative Assembly, against compulsory vaccination for Covid-19
The vaccine campaign in Brazil has been among the slowest in the world after Bolsonaro, who has said he cannot inject himself, leaving it up to states to get their own doses.
The President has also publicly shaken the rules of mask wearing, social distance, and locking, urging Brazilians last week to stop crying and learn to live with the virus.
Only 8.6million Brazilians, or four per cent of the population, have received the first dose of vaccine, with just 3million receiving the second dose.
Brazil relies heavily on CoronaVac in China for its doses, although they also use some Oxford / AstraZeneca jobs.
President Bolsonaro has been cracking down on mascara-wearing rules again, fighting against lockouts, and last week urged Brazilians to ‘stop crying’ and get used to being living with the virus
Favero’s family has been very grateful for their thoughts and prayers during his time in hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Katia, and three children, Gabriel, Gustavo and Joao Ricardo. He was buried in the city of Lucas do Rio Verde.
Mato Grosso state governor Mauro Mendes, of the right-wing Democratic party, has decided three days of mourning for Favero’s passing.
The governor paid homage to his colleague, saying: ‘Favero left his mark on the history of Mato Grosso, fighting for what he believed was right. ‘
Brazil’s health system is now on the verge of collapse as deaths and cases go up.
Brazil is currently reporting the highest daily number of Covid deaths of any country in the world, after they crossed the US last week (file image, funeral in Brazil)
The country reported 1,127 Covid-19 deaths and 43,812 new cases of Covid-19, the Ministry of Health said Sunday, ending the deadly moth week since the pandemic began a year ago.
Brazil is fighting an increase in Covid-19 cases led by a new, more infectious local version of the virus that has overtaken intensive care wards in most cities.
The week saw 12,818 deaths in Brazil from COVID-19, an average of 1,831 deaths per day. That was well above the daily roll averages of 1,000 deaths for January and February and indicates the severity of the recovery.
Brazil has now recorded a total of 11,483,370 cases, while the official death toll has risen to 278,229, according to ministry data, in the deadliest and most widespread uprising in the country. -world after the United States.