Rio de Janeiro is facing a major public health crisis as the city declares a state of emergency due to the increasing number of dengue fever cases. The announcement comes at a critical time, right before the start of Carnival, the biggest celebration in Brazil. Despite the emergency, authorities assure that Carnival will not be disrupted.
To tackle the situation, Rio city hall has opened 10 care centers and established an emergency operations center. Hospital beds have been allocated specifically for dengue patients, and measures such as using 'smoke cars' to release insecticide in the worst ... clique aqui para ler mais.