Chongqing- on April 17, Chongqing medical professionals and Brazil’s medical experts are gathered online to share medical treatment and prevention measures on COVID-19. Brazil's domestic pandemic situation is getting serious, and the number of confirmed cases is rising. According to the latest statistics, 29,015 cases have been diagnosed in Brazil, 1,760 deaths and 14,026 cures. On April 16, more than 3,000 cases confirmed in a single day, setting a record since the outbreak of the country. The Federative Republic of Brazil is eager to obtain guidance and help in pandemic prevention and clinical diagnosis and treatment.

Brazilian doctor is on the webinar and asks questions

Wen Tang, Deputy Director of the Foreign Affairs Office of Chongqing Municipal Government, delivered the webinar remarks and indicated that China and Brazil are mutual strategic partners. At present, the COVID-19 pandemic has been spreading around the world. The health and safety of people in many countries including Brazil are under threat. On the evening of March 24, President Xi Jinping held a telephone conversation with Jair Bolsonaro, Brazilian President. President Xi stated that China is willing to provide Brazil with the assistance and fight the COVID-19 pandemic, and he believes that China and Brazil will work together to overcome the difficulties.

Chongqing expert was answering questions on the webinar

“Chongqing will maintain close communication with Brazilian experts from Brasilia Federal District, Northeastern State of Brazil and other places to share prevention, treatment and treatment experience, and sincerely wish Brazil to contain the spread of the pandemic as soon as possible. I believe that with our joint efforts, we will be able to overcome the epidemic and work together for a new chapter in China-Brazil friendship”, said Mr. Tang.

during the webinar

During the webinar, experts from Chongqing Municipal Health Commission and the First Affiliated Hospital and The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University answered more than 20 questions relevant to the COVID-19. The topics including bad prognosis in the young patient; the initial treatment, medications, dosage, treatment time.

And what else medications could be used except hydroxychloroquine, viral replication inhibitors., and etc. experts answered according to Chongqing experiences.