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Brazil's COVID-19 infections rise on oil rigs

  • In addition to a higher number of infections, the rolling average of cases for the past 15 days rose to 37 from 30 in the previous report, ANP data showed.
Published March 19, 2021 Updated March 19, 2021 07:22pm
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SAO PAULO: New cases of COVID-19 on oil and gas platforms in Brazil have risen to 59, according to a report published on Friday by energy regulator ANP, versus a previous estimate of 26 it reported on Wednesday.

The regulator does not break down the data by companies.

In addition to a higher number of infections, the rolling average of cases for the past 15 days rose to 37 from 30 in the previous report, ANP data showed.