Covid 19, perspectives on human tragedy Joao Ricardo Ribas1; 1HOSPITAL MIGUEL COUTO, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; PAPER: 527/covid19/Plenary (Oral) SCHEDULED: 12:45/Wed. 30 Nov. 2022/Ballroom B ABSTRACT: In early 2020, our planet was hit by an unknown, unpredictable and deadly disease, COVID. A few moths later this was proclaimed as a worldwide pandemic. It is almost 100 years after the latest pandemic in the beginning of the 20th century. The would was not prepared to handle this event and numerous problems surfaced . This paper explains some controversies concerning its origin, transmission, treatment, and outcome. |