Despite stay-at-home orders aiming to protect people from the new coronavirus, many of Rio de Janeiro's famous beaches have been buzzing with surfers seeking to catch the season's first big swell.
RIO DE JANEIRO - Despite stay-at-home orders aiming to protect people from the new coronavirus, many of Rio de Janeiro’s famous beaches have been buzzing with surfers seeking to catch the season’s first big swell.
“Unfortunately, surfing is now a crime,” said Faria, who received a court summons - seen by Reuters - after his booking. “I hope I don’t end up with a criminal record for something as silly as that.” Rio is Brazil’s second-most infected state, according to the Health Ministry, which reported 12,056 confirmed coronavirus cases across the country as of Monday.
Still, many athletes acknowledge their concerns pale next to the challenge Brazil faces. State governors, including those in Rio de Janeiro, have warned that underfunded public healthcare systems could soon collapse. Reuters could not verify the video’s authenticity. The head of the Costa Rican police said they had opened an investigation into the incident.
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