
SES-PB reported 98 cases of SARS associated with Covid-19 between January and November 7, compared to 364 in the same period in 2025
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Paraíba recorded a 73% drop in notifications of serious cases of Covid-19 between January 1st and November 7th, 2026, compared to the same period in 2025. The data was passed on by the State Department of Health (SES-PB) to g1.
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Paraíba recorded a 73% drop in notifications of serious cases of Covid-19 between January 1 and November 7, 2026, compared to the same period last year. The data was passed on by the State Department of Health (SES-PB) to g1.
In 11 months of this year, until November 7th, 98 cases of severe acute respiratory syndromes (SARS) associated with Covid-19 were recorded. In the same period of 2025, the state registered 364 notifications. Paraíba Health did not report the distribution of confirmed cases in the state this year by city.
According to Geisielly Raquel, member of the Respiratory Virus technical area at SES-PB, the secretariat continues to monitor cases to monitor the behavior of respiratory diseases in the state.
"The secretariat maintains active surveillance of respiratory syndromes with continuous monitoring of cases and monitoring of the epidemiological situation throughout the state", highlighted Geisielly.
According to the secretariat, surveillance makes it possible to identify changes in the epidemiological scenario and quickly guide the adoption of prevention and control measures.
Vaccination coverage
Currently, Paraíba has the following vaccination coverage rates against Covid-19:
12 years and over: 97% vaccination coverage;
People aged 60 and over: 107% vaccination coverage;
Three-dose schedule: 90% vaccination coverage.
Prevention Guidelines
To contain the spread of respiratory viruses, Paraíba Health advises the population to adopt basic hygiene and protection measures in their daily lives:
Clean your hands frequently;
Avoid crowded places whenever possible;
Wear a face mask when experiencing flu-like symptoms;
Practice so-called "respiratory etiquette" (covering your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing).
"Prevention, vaccination and epidemiological surveillance are fundamental to protecting the population. The guidance is to maintain care, seek medical attention when experiencing flu-like symptoms and follow the information published on official channels", explained the technician.
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