The increase in cases of Covid and flu has triggered telemedicine patient care in recent days.
Calls double every 36 hours, according to a survey by Saúde Digital Brasil with companies that represent 90% of the private telehealth market in the country, says the entity.
In the week between Christmas and New Year, telemedicine consultations for Influenza and Covid-19 cases rose from 7,000 to 15,000.
In the first days of January, the number may exceed 50,000 calls, according to the organization’s estimates.
According to the digital health company Grupo Conexa, which reports an average increase of 150% in patient care across the country due to the recent advance of diseases, the greatest demand was in the capitals São Paulo and Rio with advances of 180%. % and 101% respectively.
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