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Sanitary and epidemiological surveillance personnel from the municipality of Anita Garibaldi in Serra Santa Catarina found larvae of the Aedes aegypti mosquito that transmits dengue fever in the city. The presence of larvae was confirmed after laboratory tests conducted on Tuesday (2). The larvae were found in the central area of ​​the city during monitoring work. The municipal health minister, Rodrigo Gerke, confirmed that this is the first time that positive larvae of dengue-carrying mosquitoes have been found in the municipality. “We need to step up our supervision and double down on our care at home,” Gehrke said. The Ministry…

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PEX: The central bank sets a record number of funds transferred via payment method and plans new features. (Photo: Marcelo Casal Junior/Agence Brasil)Between January and November 2023, according to data from central bankor pixel I set a record 15.3 trillion Brazilian reals Busy. This number could rise even higher. This is because the monetary authority has an agenda of new tools that will be integrated into the payment method. Such as automatic discount and installment function. Continues after ad Pix: See the features of the new payment method automatic In October of this year, Auto pixel. The function is similar…

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When they reach the age of 60, Brazilians enter a category bigEnjoy benefits such as private parking spaces. However, when it comes to driving, the question arises: is there an age limit? Let's explore what Brazilian legislation defines on this topic. Age and driver's license renewal: direct contact The Brazilian Traffic Law (CTB) does not set a maximum driving age, but as drivers get older, traffic agencies become more vigilant. Renewal of the National Driving License (CNH) is becoming more frequent and varies according to age group. From age 50, renewal must be done every five years. For those over…

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Hey pixel It remained one of the most used payment methods by Brazilians in 2023. In this new year, the Central Bank (BC) is considering launching a service Auto pixel. The new feature, which enables recurring payments via Pixel, could be launched on October 28. Therefore, electricity bills or school fees may be withdrawn from the account monthly if authentication is required for each transaction. See also: Banks launch Pix with a credit card and installments of up to 12 installments The new functionality will occur in a similar way to automatic debit. However, instead of listing the amount on…

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Only a few planes have been able to take off from Heathrow Airport since Monday morning© John D. Mashugh/Agence France-Pressefor everyKatia CarmoAugust 28, 2023 • 14:32Hundreds of flights to and from the UK were delayed on Monday due to a computer failure in the “entire network” of the national air traffic control systems. Some passengers were told their flights could be delayed for up to 12 hours while engineers work out the glitch.RelatedBritish airports warn of “major delays” canceling 4 flights in PortugalThe UK is moving forward with an investigation after the failure affected air trafficAt approximately 3:32 p.m., British…

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Since the COVID-19 pandemic, work in Home office It has become a reality for many employees around the world. Due to the social isolation imposed during the pandemic, many companies were forced to adopt remote work and chose to maintain this model even after the pandemic conditions ended. Read also: Home office could be a 'new normal'; At least, that's what millennials want However, with the arrival of a new year and with Covid-19 fully under control, many workers are beginning to wonder if there is a possibility The home office comes to an end. Remote work has proven to…

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A healthy and varied diet is essential to maintain the proper functioning of the body. To this end, nutrition experts recommend focusing on the variety and quality of the products we eat on our plates every day. Now, a great tip to improve your menu is to create food combinations using some of them Vitamins And minerals together to enhance their effect. Experts call this concept “nutrient synergy.” In some cases, this nutritional duo is able to increase the body's ability to absorb all elements in a more satisfactory manner. These biochemical formulations have the potential to bring about improvements…

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The new directors of the Central Bank, Paolo Piketty and Rodrigo Teixeira, assumed their duties on Tuesday (2), with a mandate until December 31, 2027. The ceremony concluded at the bank's headquarters in Brasilia. Paolo Piccetti holds the role of International Affairs and Enterprise Risk Management. Rodrigo Teixeira will be Director of Relations, Citizenship and Conduct Supervision. According to information from Fundação Getúlio Vargas, where he teaches, Piketty holds a master's degree in economics from the University of São Paulo (USP) and a doctorate in economics from the University of Illinois in the US. Teixeira, in turn, is a professional…

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The IBGE president cited figures on formal employment in the private sector and some statistics on informal employment in the country Montage (from left to right): Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (President of the Republic), Fernando Haddad (Minister of Finance) and Marcio Bushmann (President of IBGE) ✅ Get news from Brasil 247 and TV 247 on Brazil Channel 247 and on Society 247 On WhatsApp. 247 – The president of the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), Márcio Buschmann, said on Monday (1) that if it “maintains the same economic dynamism” as in 2023, “the country could reach 2026…

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Every day more people realize its importance Good food choices. This is why it is very important to warn about the dangers of some foods commonly found in supermarkets. There are at least eight foods that, according to experts, can be harmful to your health. Find out which ones you should avoid! The reason is that many of them are high in sugar, salt, trans fats, preservatives or other additives that are more harmful to health. Ideally, they should be avoided by people of all ages, regardless of whether or not they have a more sensitive condition, such as diabetes…

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