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Respiratory virus trends in Brazil
Overview
The Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) reported an upward trend in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SRAG) cases across Brazil, driven by rhinovirus, metapneumovirus, and Sars-CoV-2. While COVID-19 cases remained low, specific regions such as Alagoas, Roraima, and Sergipe were placed under alert or high-risk levels due to rising SRAG incidence, particularly among children and adolescents.
By late October, the state of Rio de Janeiro reported surpassing 15,000 SRAG cases for the year. Although the national long-term trend for SRAG cases showed a decline over a six-week period, specific regions like Goiás, Mato Grosso, and Sergipe remained under watch with alert or risk levels. In these areas, the increases were attributed to metapneumovirus, rhinovirus, and COVID-19. Health experts continued to emphasize the importance of vaccinations for priority groups, including the elderly and immunocompromised.
Entities
Fiocruz · Brazil · State Health Secretariat of Rio de Janeiro · Rio de Janeiro
Timeline
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[HEALTH] 7 sourcesRio de Janeiro reports over 15,000 severe acute respiratory syndrome cases
Rio de Janeiro has exceeded 15,000 SRAG cases in 2026. While national trends show a decline, metapneumovirus and rhinovirus are driving increases in specific Brazilian states.
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[HEALTH] 6 sourcesFiocruz reports rise in respiratory viruses across Brazil
Fiocruz reports rising respiratory virus cases in Brazil, specifically rhinovirus, metapneumovirus, and Sars-CoV-2, with high-risk alerts issued for several states including Alagoas, Roraima, and Sergipe.
Sources
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