Brazil's novel coronavirus COVID-19 cases are surging by the tens of thousands each day.
What's more, CNN reports the country is contending with a parallel outbreak -- a flurry of corruption investigations.
The two issues collide because the investigations involve the alleged misuse of public money rapidly shelled out for COVID-19 emergency procurement.
The nearly 1,500 investigations have reached all levels of government, including three state governors.
Brazil's federal prosecution office says investigators are looking into misuse of federal funds, fraud, overpricing, and money laundering.