SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazil’s top three private-sector lenders on Wednesday said they are donating 5 million coronavirus tests, ventilators and imaging equipment in response to the outbreak, according to a statement.

Banco Bradesco SA, Banco Santander Brasil SA and Itau Unibanco Holding SA said in the statement they are coordinating with Brazil’s Health Ministry for the importation logistics for the tests and equipment.

(Reporting by Carolina Mandl; Editing by Leslie Adler)

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