In an interview with CNN this Friday (31), the immunologist and researcher at the University of São Paulo (USP) Gustavo Cabral de Miranda spoke about the increase in cases of Covid-19 and the proliferation of the Ômicron variant, especially during the holiday season. He fears a new wave of disease in the country.
“Brazil does not have the structure for a possible new wave of Covid-19. We have this variant propagating like we’ve never seen it before. We see disrespect for others during this pandemic. There is no psychological, economic and social preparation.”
For him, the pandemic will be close to the end when everyone, population and government, are contributing properly, getting vaccinated and following health prevention protocols. “We need social participation so that we don’t spread this new variant even further.”
The immunologist also said that the flu caused by the H3N2 virus and Covid-19 could cause the health system to collapse. “Everyone needs to cooperate. We cannot lose what we achieved during the pandemic. We need to demand more from our leaders.”
Covid cases grow 134.2% in Brazil
A survey carried out by the CNN Agency based on figures released by the Ministry of Health shows a growth of 134.2% in the number of coronavirus infections in the 7-day interval, from December 24th to 30th, compared to data from the 17th to the 23 of the same month.
According to the analysis, 50,666 cases were reported between the 24th and 30th of December. From 17 to 23, the registered scored 21,632. The average number of daily cases in the period from 24 to 30 was 7,238. From 17 to 23, the moving average was 3,090.
On the other hand, despite the growth in the numbers of contamination, there was a 9.2% drop in the number of deaths from coronaviruses in the same period. From the 24th to the 30th of December, 756 deaths were recorded, with a moving average of 108. Between the 17th and 23rd, there were 833 deaths, with a moving average of 119.
See the numbers of Covid-19 in the state of São Paulo in December:
Reference: CNN Brasil
