Afghans with covid-19 are sent to shelter in São Paulo

The Secretary of State for Health (SES) reported that the two Afghan refugees, who were in isolation at a health unit in Guarulhos diagnosed with covid-19, were transferred to a shelter in the municipality and are being followed up by the Center for Epidemiological Surveillance (CVE). ). So far, no other cases have been identified, the secretariat said. The two Afghan immigrants, a 64-year-old woman and a 21-year-old man, were diagnosed with covid-19 on Sunday (4) at the Health Care Unit (UPA) Cumbica, in Guarulhos. Both were asymptomatic and were screened for other health issues. The refugees were camped at Guarulhos International Airport, where they were waiting for vacancies in shelters in São Paulo. The two Afghans were in isolation at UPA Cumbica, while waiting for a vacancy in shelters. Afghanistan has been facing resistance from groups since last year when the Taliban regained control of the country. Since September 2021, the Brazilian government has been granting visas for the purpose of humanitarian reception for people affected by the situation in Afghanistan. Most international flights arrive in Brazil through Guarulhos International Airport, in São Paulo. Afghans who arrive in Brazil and have no resources are sent to reception centers. However, there are not enough spaces in these spaces and Afghans have been flocking to the airport since August.

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