Aumento de casos graves de Covid-19

According to Fiocruz, Santa Catarina is among five states that recorded an increase in severe Covid-19 cases in the latest 2026 SRAG surveillance report, together with Mato Grosso, Distrito Federal, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

Incidência geral e outros vírus

The same report indicates that, despite the upward trend, the overall incidence of SRAG linked to Covid-19 in Santa Catarina remains at a very low level and notes a concurrent rise in circulation of metapneumovirus in several states, including Santa Catarina.

Data from the bulletin show that children under two years have the highest SRAG incidence, primarily associated with rhinovirus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and metapneumovirus, which can cause cough, runny nose and fever and may progress to severe respiratory problems.

Nationwide, the bulletin recorded 171,369 SRAG cases in 2026; 91,420 tested positive for a virus, 62,823 were negative, and 7,457 remained pending, according to Fiocruz.

Prevenção

Fiocruz researcher Tatiana Portella of InfoGripe emphasized that vaccination remains the main preventive measure against severe Covid-19 cases and deaths, urging priority groups to keep immunizations up to date.