As of 18:00 local time on May 24th, according to data released by the Brazilian Ministry of Health, a total of 16,120,756 confirmed cases ...
As of 18:00 local time on May 24th, according to data released by the Brazilian Ministry of Health, a total of 16,120,756 confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia in Brazil, an increase of 37,498 from the previous day; a total of 449,858 deaths, an increase of 790 from the previous day .
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According to local media reports, as of the 24th, the occupancy rate of intensive care beds in the state of São Paulo, which has the largest number of confirmed cases and deaths of new coronary pneumonia, has risen to 80% again. Previously, experts pointed out that when the occupancy rate of intensive care beds reached this number, it indicated that the medical system was at risk of collapse, and the last time it reached this value was April 27. The occupancy rate of intensive care beds in some cities in the state has even reached 100%. Even so, from the 24th, the State of São Paulo has further relaxed its anti-epidemic policy, extended the business hours of businesses, and increased the number of guests that can be accommodated.
Some cities in the State of São Paulo where the occupancy rate of intensive care beds exceeds 90%, such as Ribeiram Breto, have adopted stricter epidemic prevention measures. The city will close supermarkets and stop public transportation from May 27 to 31, and impose a curfew from 21 to 5 the next day. The occupancy rate of intensive care beds in Ribeiram Breto has reached 96.1%. (Headquarters reporter Yang Jingjing)
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