Brazil's Sao Paulo state suspends cuts in utilities services for poorest amid COVID-19


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  • Thursday, 04 Jun 2020

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Sao Paulo will suspend water supply, electricity and gas cuts until July 31 for the Brazilian state's poorest residents who are unable to pay bills during the coronavirus pandemic, state governor Joao Doria said on Wednesday.

"The government of Sao Paulo guarantees the non-interruption of water, gas and electricity supply until July 31 for communities and low-income people who are unable to pay their bills", said Doria in a press conference.

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