Hopes of 'herd immunity' wane in Manaus as city declares state of emergency to curb Covid resurgence
Hopes of 'herd immunity' wane in Manaus as city declares state of emergency to curb Covid resurgence Hospitals and cemeteries are again overwhelmed, resembling the brutal outbreak last April. It comes as Brazil's death toll hits 200,000 8 January 2021 • 5:53pm Parque Taruma cemetery is a grim reminder of what can happen if Covid-19 spreads uncontrolled Credit: Simon Townsley Standing in the glaringly white, air conditioned corridors of one of Manaus’ newest hospitals in September, Dr Thales Schincariol insisted that the hard-hit Brazilian city was unlikely to witness a resurgence of Covid...