The Mourning of Isolation: The Periphery in the Fight against Coronavirus
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In the fight against coronavirus, the outskirts of cities are exposed to a greater burden of viral contamination. After all, many do not even have basic sanitation and, let alone, income to consume the products needed to fight the disease.
In fact, they are the ones who will need public health to recover if they are infected. Many of the peripheral homes contain several residents in just one place, which increases the chances of contamination.
The greater the exposure, the greater the burden and the greater the contamination and symptoms. In a way, with schools closed, many children who depend on that food will not be able to have this extra support that the government offers.
Is social isolation possible in favelas to combat coronavirus?
Everyone's routine has changed. But what about your routine? In the outskirts of the city, more than half of the residents are self-employed and have lost their access to income.
We also know that many students in public schools in Brazil eat lunch at schools that are now completely closed. So, we have a sea of people who are having higher expenses at home.
Many of these homes are small and full of problems, including emotional ones. It is difficult to face the reality of an epidemic in a place where crowding cannot be avoided.
Everyone is sacrificing themselves to fight the coronavirus, but the rich have the option of going to their beach house, but what about the poor? They share a room with 3 other people.
The spread of the fight against coronavirus
In general, people are getting the news through TV and WhatsApp. Social media is posting the news and some cars are organizing themselves in the communities and passing around warning everyone to stay at home.
Care in the outskirts of cities is still very limited and most people are still exposed. Personal hygiene materials are even guaranteed, according to the Constitution.
But in real life we know that many of our rights are not guaranteed. Most of the time, not even basic sanitation.
Many favelas are at the mercy of these irregularities and lack of what could be saved in health, since with better quality of life, less health expenses.
What is the best way to combat coronavirus in the suburbs?
Diseases and social inequality can be eliminated if everyone comes together to help others. For example, the government has already provided space. Now, society needs to participate.
Exactly how Itaú donated 1 billion reais. Not only companies, but individuals.
What does the favela think of the 600 reais emergency aid?
It has been well received and this money will help a lot of people. The government really can't give much, as it would bankrupt the state. But it will make a big difference in people's lives.
The big concern is when the population will have access to money. And as a problem, we know that many do not know how to read or write.
Even trying to understand how the system works is a waste of time. Many people may even die of hunger while waiting for aid.
What is the impact of the pandemic and crisis on the favelas?
First, health is affected. People are dying all the time and many more will die. Then, there is the economic impact, as few will be able to get their businesses back on track.
Finally, education has been affected, as classes have been disrupted. Private schools quickly organized themselves with online classes, but the scenario for public schools is different.
In fact, the process is a little slower. Handouts and virtual environments have emerged, but not everyone has access to the internet at home. Even in the digital age, there is still exclusion.
* Research Source: https://gife.org.br/por-que-periferias-e-favelas-estao-sofrendo-mais-com-o-coronavirus/
