In six states and the Federal District, the scenario of an increase in cases of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) due to covid-19 has continued, according to the InfoGripe Bulletin released today (26) by the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz). The growth in the number of cases was recorded in Goiás, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, Paraná and São Paulo.
The analysis points out that, in the states of São Paulo and Mato Grosso do Sul, a slowdown in the growth of serious cases of SARS due to Sars-CoV-2 is already observed. The occurrences of SARS caused by rhinoviruses, which mainly affect children and adolescents up to 14 years of age, continue to slow down or fall in most states in the Center-South and Northeast regions, except in Ceará and Pernambuco, which still show an increase in the virus.
According to Fiocruz, ten of the 27 federative units show signs of growth in SARS in the long-term trend (last six weeks): Acre, Ceará, Goiás, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais, Pará, Pernambuco, Rio de Janeiro, Roraima and Tocantins.
Despite the decline in the growth of serious cases, the study shows that Covid-19 is still the main cause of mortality from respiratory syndrome among the elderly, followed by influenza A.
“It is very important that all elderly people and people in risk groups seek a health center and get vaccinated against Covid-19”, highlighted researcher from the Scientific Computing Program at Fiocruz and InfoGripe Tatiana Portella.
“Regarding the recommendations, it is important to always wear masks in closed places with greater crowds of people and inside health centers. For people who live in states in the Northern Region with an increase in cases of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, it is also important to remember that the vaccination campaign against influenza A has already begun. Therefore, all people eligible to receive this vaccine should seek vaccination against influenza A. virus”, advises the researcher.
