Brazilian COVID research staff Copa America | they demand a delay in the Coronavirus Pandemic News

Senate committee staff have raised concerns about the organization of the tournament in Brazil amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a Brazilian Senate investigation into the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, workers have called for a postponement of the next America’s Cup football tournament, citing low vaccination rates and risks of virus spread.

In a letter sent to the country’s football team on Sunday, Senate committee staff said only 10.77% of the population had received the first dose of coronavirus vaccines since Friday across Brazil.

Senate Committee in late April he launched an investigation According to data from Johns Hopkins University, far-right President Jair Bolsonaro handled the pandemic, which has killed more than 472,000 people nationwide in South America.

“Brazil does not offer health security for holding an international tournament of this size. In addition to conveying a false sense of security and normalcy, contrary to the reality that Brazilians live in, it would encourage crowds of people and set a bad example, ”the staff said in their letter.

“We are not against Copa America in Brazil or anywhere else. But we think he can wait until the tournament is ready to organize the country. “

The staff are the last create concerns plans to hold an international tournament in Brazil, as vaccine rates remain low and public health experts warn about a new wave of potential infection.

It was Brazil unexpectedly chosen last week CONMEBOL South American Football Confederation organizes America’s Cup after Colombia had to withdraw constant social unrest meanwhile, the Argentine assistant was dismissed coronavirus infection rates increase.

Bolsonaro, a skeptical COVID-19, has rejected calls for public health measures such as locks to stop the spread of the virus, he said “As for me and all the ministers, including the Minister of Health, everything is decided.”

But they remain skeptical about whether the tournament will continue, with some players and coaches raising concerns.

On Wednesday, Argentine coach Lionel Scaloni said “Brazil is not the best place,” while Chilean Uruguayan coach Martin Lasarte described the decision to play in the tournament in Brazil as a “huge and huge risk”.

The World League Forum (WLF), which represents more than 40 professional leagues and clubs, also said in an open letter to FIFA and the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) that South American players should refuse to play on Saturday. championship.

However, Argentina said on Sunday that it would participate in the tournament, which will be held from June 13 to July 10.

Argentina “confirms that it has participated in the Copa del Rey, as reflected in the sportsmanship it has done throughout history,” the country’s football association (AFA) said in a statement.

The cup will provide “all the necessary tools to ensure accurate care” to comply with health protocols, the AFA added.

Meanwhile, Brazilian media have reported he said this week the players of the country do not want to play in a hastily organized tournament while they are playing to qualify for next year’s World Cup.

Brazilian team captain Carlos Casemiro said the team will make a statement on Tuesday to find out if they want to compete in the Copa America.