Zika? Partying Brazilians Offer Collective Shrug.

Capa:Zika? Partying Brazilians Offer Collective Shrug.

Autor(es): Jacobs, Andrew


Resumo: The article discusses the celebration of the Carnival festival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Salvador, Brazil within the context of the Zika Virus Epidemic, including Brazilians' attitudes towards the epidemic. An overview of those participating in the Carnival's wearing of mosquito repellent to prevent Zika virus transmission is provided.


Palavras-Chave: Carnival, Brazilians, Zika Virus Epidemic, 2015-, Insect baits & repellents, Mosquitoes, Brazil, Brazil - Social life & customs, Attitudes, Social aspects, Salvador (Brazil) - Social life & customs


Imprenta: New York Times, v. 165, n. 57139, p. A1-A12, 2016


Descritores: Zika virus - Repellent ; Zika virus - Epidemic


Data de publicação: 2016