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Doria announces mask production by prisoners.

The governor of São Paulo, João Doria, announced on Tuesday that prisoners in the state will produce protective masks against the new coronavirus. The plan is to manufacture 320 masks in about two weeks.

Doria announces mask production by prisoners (Photo: Reuters)

247 - The governor of São Paulo, João DoriaThe National Penitentiary Administration (ANVISA) announced on Tuesday that prisoners will produce protective masks against the novel coronavirus. The procedure will begin tomorrow. Approximately 26 masks will be produced per day. information It's from the newspaper O Globo. 

"These masks will cost R$ 0,80 each," Doria explained.

The forecast is to manufacture 320 masks in about two weeks. The governor also changed the rules for reporting incidents such as robberies and fraud. These can now be done online at electronic police stations.