Publications by authors named "Fernando Campos Carvalho"
Geospat Health
November 2020
Article Synopsis
- As of May 16, 2020, Brazil has reported 233,142 COVID-19 cases and 15,633 deaths, with São Paulo State being the most affected region, having over 60,000 cases.
- Researchers analyzed the spatial distribution of COVID-19 in São Paulo City and its surrounding areas, finding that the city is a significant hotspot for cases and deaths, while other areas are less impacted.
- The study revealed a complex relationship between death rates, population density, and hospital beds, suggesting that actual patient conditions play a critical role in fatalities, and highlighted the effectiveness of social distancing measures in controlling the virus spread.
