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