Although some indicators are falling, the covid-19 pandemic is not over yet, warns Fiocruz, who launched a booklet with recommendations for safe Christmas and New Year 's Eve.
Reinforcement was anticipated in Maranhão after the confirmation of cases of the Ômicron variant in the country. This measure applies to those over 18 years of age and who have completed a basic vaccination schedule.
Responsible for CoronaVac, Sinovac laboratory is developing a specific vaccine for Ômicron and says that its immunizing agent is effective against this variant of the coronavirus.
Five more cases of the Ômicron variant were diagnosed in Brazil. According to the Ministry of Health, another eight are still being investigated.
The recommendation was made by the Scientific Committee, which mentioned the risks of crowding at Christmas and New Year's parties, due to the uncertainties of the Ômicron variant.
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