Brazilian authorities have released alarming statistics showing 803 expectant and postpartum mothers have died from Covid-19.
803 deaths have been recorded with more than half the deaths (432) taking place this year so far.
Brazilian newspapers have been filled with heartbreaking stories of young mothers killed by the virus.
Carla Andreucci, a Brazilian obstetrician and member of a pregnancy taskforce said” “There are women dying without finding an ICU bed, without being offered ventilation, without being intubated … It’s like we’re just standing by and watching this happen” report the Guardian.
Brazilians are calling for expectant and postpartum mothers to get priority for vaccinations but so far less that 10% of this at risk group have been vaccinated.
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