--- title: "COVID-19 Update: New Cases Spiking in Brazil and Russia" description: The death toll from COVID-19 stands at 77,000 in the U.S. There were more than 4,500 deaths recorded in the last 48 hours. image: https://www.globalguardian.com/hubfs/GG%20ArticleFeatureImages_Coronavirus%20V6_GG_Feature_CoronaVirus%20copy%2020.jpg --- [+1 (703) 566-9463](tel:+17035669463) | [Emergency Support](https://www.globalguardian.com//emergency-support) [![GG Logo Main White](https://www.globalguardian.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GlobalGuardian_Oct2019/Logos/GG%20Logo%20Main%20White.png?width=208&height=45&name=GG%20Logo%20Main%20White.png "GG Logo Main White")](https://globalguardian.com) - [Corporate ](https://www.globalguardian.com/corporate-solutions) - [Personal ](https://www.globalguardian.com/personal-solutions) - [Government](https://www.globalguardian.com/government-solutions) - [Outcomes](https://www.globalguardian.com/case-studies) - [ Travel Security ](https://www.globalguardian.com/case-studies?topic=Traveler%20Security) - [ Executive Protection ](https://www.globalguardian.com/case-studies?topic=Executive%20Protection%20and%20Transportation) - [ Emergency Response ](https://www.globalguardian.com/case-studies?topic=Emergency%20Response) - [ Medical Assistance ](https://www.globalguardian.com/case-studies?topic=Medical%20Assistance) - [ Event Security ](https://www.globalguardian.com/case-studies?topic=Event%20Security) - [ Video Surveillance ](https://www.globalguardian.com/case-studies?topic=Asset%20Security) - Learn - [ Global Digest ](https://www.globalguardian.com/global-digest) - [ Newsroom ](https://www.globalguardian.com/newsroom) - [ Webinars ](https://www.globalguardian.com/media-room#t4) - [ Global Guardian Academy ](https://academy.globalguardian.com/) - [ FAQ ](https://www.globalguardian.com/faq) - Company - [ About Global Guardian ](https://www.globalguardian.com/about-global-guardian) - [ Executive Leadership ](https://www.globalguardian.com/executive-leadership) - [ Menu of Services ](https://www.globalguardian.com/service-menu) - [ Global Coverage ](https://www.globalguardian.com/global-coverage) - [ Contact Us ](https://www.globalguardian.com/contact) - [ Careers ](https://www.globalguardian.com/careers) [![Request Security](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2233164/aecafd49-7abe-4a80-95c2-e37dbbacda44.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2233164/aecafd49-7abe-4a80-95c2-e37dbbacda44) # COVID-19 Update: New Cases Spiking in Brazil and Russia May 8, 2020 | [Security Alerts](https://www.globalguardian.com/newsroom/topic/security-alerts) [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globalguardian.com%2Fnewsroom%2Fcovid19-update-5-8%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/linkedin-24x24.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globalguardian.com%2Fnewsroom%2Fcovid19-update-5-8%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globalguardian.com%2Fnewsroom%2Fcovid19-update-5-8%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globalguardian.com%2Fnewsroom%2Fcovid19-update-5-8%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=COVID-19%20Update%3A%20New%20Cases%20Spiking%20in%20Brazil%20and%20Russia) [![Share on Pinterest](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/pinterest-24x24.png)](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globalguardian.com%2Fnewsroom%2Fcovid19-update-5-8%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dpinterest&media=) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globalguardian.com%2Fnewsroom%2Fcovid19-update-5-8%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globalguardian.com%2Fnewsroom%2Fcovid19-update-5-8%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) **There are nearly 1.3 million cases in the U.S.** - The death toll from COVID-19 stands at 77,000 in the U.S. There were more than 4,500 deaths recorded in the last 48 hours.    - According to Labor Department statistics, more than 20 million jobs were lost in April. The unemployment rate now stands at 14.7 percent. More than 33 million people have filed unemployment insurance claims since the pandemic-driven lockdown began in mid-March.  - In Pennsylvania, the stay-at-home order was extended to 04 June for "red" counties with high rates of COVID-19 infections. Businesses in "yellow" counties will be allowed to re-open with some restrictions starting 08 May.    ![08 may daily cases us graph](https://www.globalguardian.com/hs-fs/hubfs/08%20may%20daily%20cases%20us%20graph.png?width=600&name=08%20may%20daily%20cases%20us%20graph.png) ![08 may daily deaths us graph](https://www.globalguardian.com/hs-fs/hubfs/08%20may%20daily%20deaths%20us%20graph.png?width=600&name=08%20may%20daily%20deaths%20us%20graph.png) ![GG_CoronaVirus US map 08 may](https://www.globalguardian.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GG_CoronaVirus%20US%20map%2008%20may.jpg?width=1140&name=GG_CoronaVirus%20US%20map%2008%20may.jpg) ![GG_CoronaVirus US LIST 08 may](https://www.globalguardian.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GG_CoronaVirus%20US%20LIST%2008%20may.jpg?width=1140&name=GG_CoronaVirus%20US%20LIST%2008%20may.jpg) **Latest global updates:** - **Russia **continues to report significant numbers of daily new cases, with more than 10,000 new cases reported each of the last five days. The country now has more than 187,000 cases and 1,700 deaths.  - From 15 May, **Estonia**, **Latvia** and **Lithuania** will reopen their borders with one another as part of a plan to ease COVID-19 travel restrictions. - **Brazil **reported more than 20,000 new cases in the last 48 hours, a marked increase from earlier in the week. Authorities in Rio de Janeiro extended the state's stay-at-home measure and border closure until 11 May.  **What we know:** - Nearly 4,000,000 confirmed cases worldwide - 273,000 deaths - 1,365,000 recovered **![GG_CoronaVirus LIST 08 may](https://www.globalguardian.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GG_CoronaVirus%20LIST%2008%20may.jpg?width=856&name=GG_CoronaVirus%20LIST%2008%20may.jpg)** ##### **TRAVEL ADVICE** - The U.S. State Dept. has issued **Level 4: DO NOT TRAVEL **guidance for the **entire world** amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, Global Guardian recommends the following: - **Return **to the U.S. if currently abroad while commercial means are still available. 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