Porto Velho reports decline in severe respiratory hospitalizations

Epidemiological data from the Porto Velho Municipal Health Secretariat (Semusa) indicates a decline in hospitalizations for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) between January 1 and September 5 compared to the same period in 2025.

Specific reductions include Influenza hospitalizations, which dropped from 113 to 51 cases, and Covid-19 hospitalizations, which fell from 62 to 20. Other respiratory virus hospitalizations decreased from 271 to 160, while other etiological agents saw a significant drop from 58 to 3. Severe cases involving unspecified agents remained stable, moving from 292 to 304 occurrences.

Mayor Léo Moraes emphasized the importance of monitoring indicators and prevention, particularly during the dry season. Health Secretary Sandra Cardoso noted that constant monitoring is essential for management and that primary care units continue to record daily mild cases. Health teams are also conducting risk mapping and water security diagnostics in riverside and rural communities.