Covid-19 is also spreading among indigenous peoples
The Covid-19 infestation has already had consequences for the entire continent, causing public health problems. Brazil already suffers consequences from this process, which has even started to reach more isolated indigenous populations.
These people, who suffer from the effects of this pandemic, may have their risk increased by several factors:
- Mobility difficulties;
- Isolated territories;
- Lack of medical care;
- Distance from the urban perimeter.
On April 2, in Alter do Chão (PA), the death of the first indigenous victim by the new coronavirus was confirmed. She was an elderly woman, 87 years old, of the Borari ethnic group. In addition, another young woman also tested positive for the new coronavirus and is isolated in Santo Antônio do Içá (AM).
The biggest concern of indigenous communities is that the virus is spreading in the region, since they usually live in places shared by several tribes. Another factor is that the villages lack essential prevention items, such as:
- Alcohol;
- Soap;
- Masks;
- Gloves;
- Disinfectant and cleaning products in general.
A Amazonialife está na linha de frente arrecadando doações e você pode fazer parte ajudando as comunidades indígenas a conseguirem os itens de que tanto necessitam para assegurar a sobrevivência dessas populações e suas culturas.