The COVID-19 Crisis in Brazil: A Deep Dive into Manaus

This chapter explores the catastrophic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil, particularly in Manaus, where healthcare systems collapsed under the strain of rising cases. It examines the failures of government responses, including dire shortages of medical supplies and the misbelief in herd immunity, against the backdrop of President Bolsonaro's dismissive attitude towards the virus. The chapter further critiques the slow vaccination rollout and the spread of misinformation contributing to the ongoing health crisis.