An update on the epidemiology of pediatric COVID-19 in Brazil
Braian Lucas Aguiar Sousa, Clóvis A. Silva, Alexandre Archanjo Ferraro
Abstract
T he coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic impacted the whole world, challenging health systems, crashing economies, and taking the lives of over 4.5 million people. In a short period of time, to contain the spread of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, the world has adapted to a new reality of quarantines or lockdowns, mask-wearing, and social distancing. No other condition in human history has been so widely studied, leading to the development of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines in record time.
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Epidemiology2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)MedicineFamily medicineVirologyPathologyOutbreakDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)COVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesCOVID-19 Impact on ReproductionLong-Term Effects of COVID-19