The revised protocols come as around 1,000 residents a day turn up at Conde de São Januário Hospital seeking treatment for flu-like illnesses.
Alvis Lo
Clinical research, healthcare systems, and the medical applications of AI dominate discussion on the second day of the three-day conclave.
According to researchers, up to five percent of the population could become infected in the coming weeks as herd immunity fades.
While masks are now simply “recommended” in most cases, transport operators and venue managers are empowered to require you to put one on if they feel it necessary.
Number of people testing positive expected to remain high for now; low possibility of retesting positive within 3-6 months.
All mass-testing NAT results negative so far; health workers trying to find source of latest case as typhoon nears; risk to Grand Prix and Food Fest ‘under control’, says health chief.
Key areas enclosed by Avenida do Conselheiro Borja, Rua Norte Patane, Rua Sul do Patane, Avenida do Almirante Lacerda and Avenida do General Castelo Branco; about 26,000 residents required to take daily NAT between now and Friday.
Health director says situation ‘very serious’; three clusters identified; 5,000 people locked down or affected by city’s Red and Yellow Zones; non-tertiary students to end academic year early.
