There are risks of a new wave of Covid in Brazil, says transition team.

New wave imminent

The transitional government's Health group stated in a press conference (25) that there is a conclusion of a possible new wave of Covid cases in Brazil. 

According to Senator Humberto Costa (PT) “Vaccination is far below expectations for all age groups”, adding that:

“The pandemic is not over. And we are experiencing, in our assessment and in the assessment of some scientists who are conducting epidemiological studies, the beginning of a possible new wave. We are close to 690 thousand deaths.”. 

Humberto Costa (PT)

At the press conference, former Health Minister Arthur Chioro said: “It is not possible to wait until January for measures to be taken. Measures need to be taken immediately.”

A contract with Pfizer has been announced, providing for the delivery of millions of new doses. Calculations released show that an average of 38 million doses remain to be distributed by the end of the year and that there is an option to add another 50 million doses.

Rising case data.

Data released by state health departments report that 84,72% received the first dose; 80,08% the second dose; 49,04% received the booster dose.

The deaths recorded in the moving average are up by 59% and the number of new cases is up by 133%. 

Commemorative dates

Crowding due to upcoming holidays, such as the World Cup, Christmas and New Year's Eve, are favorable for increased COVID transmission. 

Therefore, preventive awareness of contagion is essential, in São Paulo has made it mandatory to wear masks on public transport since November 25th, after the increase in transmission cases. Read:

Use of masks on public transport in São Paulo becomes mandatory again after hospitalizations increase by 156%.

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To avoid a new outbreak, it is ideal to be up to date with vaccinations and booster doses. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and sterilize them with alcohol gel with a concentration above 70%. Avoid crowds and maintain conscious social distancing to avoid a new wave and start 2023 without worries.

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Source: Press conference (25) by the government transition team. Data provided by the state health departments.

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