SARS-CoV-2 in Pataxó Indigenous Communities in Southern Bahia
A study shows that, despite vaccination, virus transmission persisted in the second wave of COVID-19, driven by precarious working conditions and high mobility within this ethnic group. While vaccines did not prevent infections, they slowed transmission and reduced the severity of symptoms.
Women, the elderly, and people with comorbidities were the most affected, but mortality decreased. The strong impact of the pandemic on this ethnic group highlights persistent socioeconomic and health inequalities, pointing to the urgent need for specific public policies.