# Respiratory syndrome trends in Brazil

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/respiratory-syndrome-trends-in-brazil
> Updated: 2026-09-28T13:31:38.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Health data from various Brazilian regions indicate fluctuating trends in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SRAG) compared to 2025.

In Porto Velho, epidemiological data from the Municipal Health Secretariat shows a decline in hospitalizations for several viruses between January 1 and September 5. Specifically, Influenza hospitalizations dropped from 113 to 51 cases, and Covid-19 cases fell from 62 to 20. While most respiratory virus hospitalizations decreased, severe cases involving unspecified agents remained stable.

In the state of Goiás, SRAG cases decreased by 19.5% between January and mid-August 2026 compared to the previous year, with the State Health Secretariat reporting 6,881 cases. Nationally, Fiocruz reported 151,165 SRAG cases in 2026, noting that respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and rhinovirus are significant contributors. Meanwhile, in Campinas, authorities confirmed 34 influenza-related deaths in 2026 and recorded 377 severe cases, with officials emphasizing that most influenza deaths in 2025 occurred in unvaccinated individuals.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Brazil health reports show varying respiratory syndrome trends in Goiás and Campinas

Health reports from Brazil show a 19.5% drop in severe respiratory syndrome cases in Goiás, while Campinas records 34 influenza-related deaths in 2026.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/respiratory-disease-trends-show-decline-in-gois-amid-deaths-in-campinas

### 2026-09-15: Porto Velho reports decline in severe respiratory hospitalizations

Porto Velho has seen a decrease in hospitalizations for severe respiratory syndromes, including Influenza and Covid-19, according to data from the Municipal Health Secretariat.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/porto-velho-reports-decline-in-severe-respiratory-hospitalizations

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