'The whole country is collapsing' - Brazilian in Ireland fears for his homeland

Henrique Aguiar originally from Brazil has lived in Dublin for the past eight years working with an international pharma company. Picture: Moya Nolan

Brazil’s healthcare system is in crisis as the country battles the deadliest phase of the Covid-19 pandemic so far.

Old graves are being emptied in Sao Paolo, Brazil’s largest city, to make way for the virus’ new victims while funeral hours have been extended late into the night to keep up with demand.