The report indicates that “Brazil is likely to experience the highest number of projected victims” with 88,305 deaths “(with an estimated range of 30,302 to 193,786).”
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In addition, he specified that Mexico, Peru and Ecuador would be the next countries with the highest number of deaths.
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The institute also published projections for the demand for beds in Intensive Care Units (ICUs), which could exceed current capacities in many countries in the region, such as Brazil, Peru and Mexico.
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In Peru, they said, they may be experiencing some of the most acute shortages, with an expected need for 1,040 beds in the ICU and with an estimated 88 available.
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The agency said that its model takes into account factors such as the ability to carry out tests, mobility and the flexibility of social distancing policies when making its projections.
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