Shortly before the Argentinian vacation began, a great alarm brasil due to the increase in infections of gastrointestinal viruses on the beaches.
Specifically, it was from the state government Brazilian of St. Catarina who stated that more than 30% of the beaches are not in the best conditions since in some sectors the quality of the water has worsened as a result of sewage waste.
Gastrointestinal viruses in Brazil: cases increase
According to the governor of the mentioned state of Brazilthe quality of the water worsened and caused cases of breakdown to increase.
Furthermore, the situation set off alarm bells since the incorrect Food manipulation added to greater circulation of viruses in the human gastrointestinal tract can cause an increase in diseases.
The diarrhea epidemic in Brazil
In January of last year, something very similar happened, since due to pollution in the waters of different Brazilian public spaces, thousands of people ended up being victims of a gastrointestinal epidemic. In Santa Catarina, the authorities of the South American country had highlighted that more than fifty% of the beaches were not suitable for recreational use.
At that time, the Argentine consul in Florianópolis gave a speech and explained that “Argentine tourism influx is 20% more than pre-pandemic levelsand that generated a problem in sewage and drainage systemsthat almost everyone goes to the sea and that is where pollution occurs.
In addition, he had detailed that it was a common problem in the area, which is why “from the Environment Institute A while ago they posted the balneability of all the beaches in the state.
During the increase in cases in January 2023, Brazilian authorities launched a series of recommendations to avoid conditions:
- Strictly consume water potable.
- Recognize the origin of the food consumed.
- Do not submerge in areas near drains or rivers.
Source: Ambito
