Brazil's health ministry on Thursday signed a deal with India's Bharat Biotech to purchase 20 million doses of Covaxin, a coronavirus vaccine. The news came a day before Brazil marks one year since the first case of Covid-19 was confirmed in the country after a Sao Paulo businessman returning from a trip to Italy tested positive.

Brazil signs deal with India's Bharat Biotech for 20 million Covid-19 vaccine doses

Brazilian Supreme Court on Friday ruled that citizens can be legally “required” to take a coronavirus vaccine, laying the ground for “sanctions” for those who refuse the jab, despite vehement objections from President Jair Bolsonaro.

Brazil’s Supreme Court paves way for sanctions against COVID anti-vaxxers

Brazil's health regulator said on Monday it had suspended clinical trials for China's Sinovac coronavirus vaccine, due to a "severe adverse effect" that took place on Oct. 29 but did not immediately provide further details.

Brazil suspends trials of China's Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine due to 'adverse effect'

Brazil's Vice President and Governor of Sao Paulo want the citizens to take China's vaccine. President Jair Bolsonaro has rejected the idea. People took to the streets to protest against the Chinese vaccine and mandatory immunisation plans. Palki Sharma Upadhyay has more.

Gravitas: In Sao Paulo, Brazilians are protesting against a Chinese vaccine