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Despair and disparities: covid-19 consumes Brazil

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COVID-19 Crisis in Brazil

This chapter explores the devastating effects of COVID-19 in Brazil, focusing on the emergence of the highly contagious P1 variant and its dire impact on the healthcare system. It critiques the government's inadequate response and highlights the contrasting fears and frustrations among different socio-economic groups regarding pandemic measures and vaccination efforts.

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