VOICED : Trabajadoras sexuales piden ser tratadas como grupo prioritario para vacuna anticovid en Brasil

Brazilian sex workers are advocating to be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccination, citing their role in health education and vulnerability to rights violations. Amidst a severe health crisis with over 300,000 deaths, Brazil's vaccination campaign is progressing slowly, with only a small percentage of the population fully immunized. The government has identified 77 million people as priority groups, including health workers and the elderly, using vaccines like Coronavac and AstraZeneca.

Why do Brazilian sex workers believe they should be prioritized for the COVID-19 vaccine?

• They work in government offices.

• They are part of the military.

• They have a high income.

• They are considered health educators.

What significant event occurred in Belo Horizonte related to health workers?

• A health conference was held.

• A new hospital was inaugurated.

• Health workers protested in the streets.

• A vaccine distribution center was opened.

What is the current state of hospitals in Brazil due to the COVID-19 pandemic?

• They are operating normally.

• They are experiencing a shortage of staff.

• They are expanding rapidly.

• They are overwhelmed and collapsing.

What is the approximate percentage of Brazilians who have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine?

• 15%

• 10%

• 6%

• 20%

Which vaccines are being used in Brazil's vaccination campaign?

• Pfizer and Moderna

• Johnson & Johnson and Sputnik V

• Coronavac and AstraZeneca

• Sinopharm and Covaxin