The pace of increase in the number of people infected with the new coronavirus worldwide is slowing down, but in Brazil, South America, the spread of infection has not stopped, and the number of people infected per day exceeds 70,000, which is the highest in the world. In many cities, the risk of medical collapse is increasing.

In Brazil, the mutant virus, believed to have originated in the Amazon city of Manaus, has spread nationwide earlier this month, with more than 2,000 deaths per day.



More than 30 bodies are brought into the cemetery on the outskirts of São Paulo, the largest city, every day, and nearly 80% of them are infected with the new coronavirus.



In addition, the number of infected people per day has risen to more than 70,000 on the most days this month, surpassing that of the United States and becoming the highest in the world.



As of the 12th of this month, at least 24 of the 27 states have over 80% occupancy of intensive care units, increasing the risk of medical collapse in many cities.



In particular, the occupancy rate of the intensive care unit in São Paulo has exceeded 90% this week, and according to local media, dozens of patients who cannot be hospitalized die each day, and the medical system is in crisis. Facing

No lockdown function

Why is the spread of infection not subsided in Brazil?



One of the reasons is that the strict restrictions on economic activity, the so-called lockdown, are not working well.



From the 6th of this month, the state of São Paulo has basically banned businesses other than stores selling daily necessities, and has also banned going out after 8 pm.



Cars are banned from the center of the city, which is usually crowded with people, and the police are keeping a close eye on any stores that do not follow the rules.



However, in the suburbs of the city, there are many stores that continue to operate.



Against the backdrop of difficult economic conditions, many people do not comply with business regulations.



The woman who responded to the interview said that she couldn't live without working because she made clothing at home and sold it outside even after the regulations were imposed.



President Jair Bolsonaro, who advocates economic first, also said earlier this month, "I don't want to hear whining. Do what you can do without staying at home."



In addition, there are a number of cases where young people hold parties at night with hundreds of people, and the police are ordering the dissolution.



In some areas of São Paulo, people who test positive should wear a red band, which is symptomatic, because there are many people who do not comply with the regulations. Those who are waiting are obliged to wear a yellow band, and those who do not follow it are taken measures to take fines.

Vaccination does not progress

On the other hand, the vaccine, which started to be inoculated in January, has been perceived as not being quickly distributed to people, raising public dissatisfaction.



Brazil has a population of over 200 million, but according to the government, more than 10 million have been vaccinated so far.



Without relying on the government, the governor of the state, suffering from a vaccine shortage, sent a letter to the Chinese government individually asking for help, spreading the ripples.



In addition, multiple nurses will be investigated, saying that elderly people who came to receive priority vaccination were not injected with the vaccine by sticking only the needle of a syringe and tried to inoculate other people with that amount. Things are happening.



In this way, in Brazil, thorough measures to prevent the spread of infection and how to promote the spread of vaccines are major issues.