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For the second time, São Paulo registered a rate of only 46% of social isolation. It is the lowest number since quarantine was implemented and the index has already been reached once, on Thursday, April 30. The rate published by the state government on Saturday 9 refers to Friday 8 and is based on cell phone data from users in the 104 largest cities in the state, with more than 70,000 inhabitants.
Vehicle traffic on 23 de Maio Avenue, south of São Paulo, this Friday morning (8), during the quarantine period in force in the state due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Photo: FÁBIO VIEIRA / FOTORUA / Estadão Contents
The rate was recorded exactly the same day that São Paulo Governor João Doria (PSDB) announced the extension of the quarantine throughout the state. The measure went into effect until the 31st of this month and was taken precisely taking into account the low levels of social isolation and also the pressure on the public health system. Doria called the scene “bleak.”
The state of São Paulo has had rates below 50% (this number only increases over the weekend). The government target is 60% and the ideal number is 70%, to avoid a collapse of the health system. But few municipalities reach the goal.
In the capital of São Paulo, also in view of the low levels of isolation, the mayor Bruno Covas (PSDB), determined a rotation that foresees a greater restriction of movement in the city and begins to be effective from Monday the 11th. the measure, the city council wants to remove 50% of the cars from the streets. Cars with smooth end plates can only drive on even days. And cars with odd end plates, on odd days.
Epicenter of the disease in the country, the State of São Paulo concentrates the highest number of confirmed cases and deaths. According to the balance of the State Department of Health this Friday, 8, there are already 3,416 deaths and 41,830 confirmed cases. In Greater São Paulo, the occupation of beds in the ICU is already 89.6%. In the state, it is 70%.
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