Brazil reports over 1,000 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours

Brazil registered 1,179 COVID-19 deaths in the past 24 hours. The overall death toll in the country now stands at 17,971, the health ministry said Tuesday.

New infections in the past 24 hours totaled 17,408, bringing the total to 271,628.

Brazil's Health Ministry will issue new guidelines on Wednesday, expanding the recommended use of chloroquine for treating the novel coronavirus. 

(With input from agencies)