The virus has been called an international public health emergency by the World Health Organization. So far, Brazil’s drug agency Anvisa has received five such requests.
The Enterovirus Laboratory, of research foundation Fiocruz, will be tasked with analyzing material collected in the state of Rio de Janeiro and the Northeast.
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“We’re facing a pandemic scenario riddled with uncertainties due to Omicron variety, but we’re expecting hospitalizations will not skyrocket", Health Minister said.
The survey includes three kinds of tests: the swab test, where the material is collected with a cotton swab into the mouth and/or nose; the quick test with finger prick blood collection; and the blood test with collection from the vein.