Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has sparked protests and anger by sacking his health minister, Luiz Henrique Mandetta, after the two clashed over Bolsonaro's highly controversial response to the coronavirus pandemic. "I have just received notice of my dismissal from President Jair Bolsonaro," Luiz Henrique Mandetta said on 16 April. "I would like to say thank you for the opportunity that was given to me, to manage our health service... and to plan our fight against the coronavirus epidemic, this great challenge that our health system is about to face." Bolsonaro repeatedly downplayed coronavirus and urged the relaxation of social distancing measures while Mandetta defended such policies. Confirmed cases have soared to more than 30,425 and 1,924 Brazilians have died. From my side I hope that Brazil is healed from the coronavirus as soon as possible. My prayers are with all people afflicted by the virus, calling on God's help to manifest health and healing in South America and the International Community.
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