The project will be the largest center for the production of biological products in Latin America and one of the most modern in the world. The Santa Cruz complex will increase the number of products made by Fiocruz, with new technology transfer processes and higher production capacity. The plant will have 334,000 square meters of built area.
The patient had two positive RT-PCR tests, with 100 days between the two episodes of respiratory infection. This is considered the first confirmed case of reinfection in Brazil, as all procedures adopted in the protocol established by the Ministry of Health were followed.
In the state of Pará, along the Tapajós River, the munduruku indigenous population is suffering from mercury used in mining activities. All participants of the research are affected by the contaminant. Six out of every 10 participants presented mercury levels above safe thresholds.
