Queiroga emphasized the importance of a full vaccination cycle. The new variant has been in Brazil for about two months, and 300,000 daily cases have been reported.
Of the 25 capitals that had their rates published, the survey reports, nine lie in the critical alert zone, with an occupancy rate above 80 percent.
According to a bulletin released by the Ministry of Health, 204,854 cases have been registered in the last 24 hours.The number of people infected totals 23,416,748.
Rates are still different from 2021 levels, but the foundation draws attention to their sharp increase amid the quick spread of the Omicron variant across Brazil.
“We’re facing a pandemic scenario riddled with uncertainties due to Omicron variety, but we’re expecting hospitalizations will not skyrocket", Health Minister said.
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