g1 in 1 minute: Amapá is in an emergency situation due to an outbreak of respiratory viruses Amapá's children's hospitals registered a 99% increase in visits due to flu syndrome in the 1st half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. Children are a vulnerable group and need special attention. There were 3,409 consultations in 2025 compared to 6,798 in 2026. In relation to cases of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), there was an increase of 9%, according to data from the Hospital da Criança e do Adolescente (HCA) and Pronto Atendimento Infantil (PAI). The peak occurred between May 17th and June 4th. There were 765 cases of SARS in 2026 compared to 701 in 2025. Download the g1 app to see AP news in real time and for free ?Context: the federal government recognized this Tuesday (7) the emergency situation in the 16 municipalities of Amapá due to the outbreak of respiratory viruses. The decision was published in the Official Gazette of the Union (understand below). The technical manager of the HCA Epidemiology Center, Ingrid Martins, explains that part of the increase is linked to the change in the Ministry of Health's criteria, which now include symptoms such as sore throat, runny nose and pharyngitis. "Part of this increase is related to the update of the classification criteria adopted by the Ministry of Health from February this year, which began to include a greater number of respiratory signs and symptoms in notifications of flu syndrome. Therefore, the increase observed in the first epidemiological weeks of 2026 coincides with the update of the Ministry of Health's guidelines", he explained. According to the federal government, at least five viruses circulate in Amapá: rhinovirus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza A, influenza B and adenovirus. READ MORE: Fire hits part of restaurant structure in the North Zone of Macapá; VIDEO Ueap research creates snacks and flour from leftover fish that would otherwise be discarded Influenza increases the number of medical visits in Amapá Assessoria History of the emergency situation in Amapá With federal recognition, the State and municipalities can request resources from the Union for health actions. The emergency situation is valid for 180 days. The federal ordinance is based on state decree No. 4,864, signed on July 3. The measure follows the June decree, motivated by the increase in SARS cases. Government of Amapá declares public health emergency due to increase in flu cases At the time, the state government highlighted concern about the metropolitan region. The InfoGripe Bulletin indicated Macapá at an alert level, with a growth trend in the short and long term. Oiapoque, in the north of the state, also went on alert. Between May 10 and 18, the city's hospital recorded 166 visits due to flu syndrome, an increase of 43% compared to the same period in 2025. Flu vaccination Flu vaccination was expanded to all audiences aged 6 months and over in the North region. In Amapá, the campaign ended on April 30, but municipalities can apply doses according to local decision. The vaccine is available at UBS, from Monday to Friday. The priority groups are: children aged 6 months to 6 years, pregnant and postpartum women, elderly people over 60 years old, healthcare workers, people with comorbidities, truck drivers and other vulnerable groups. Pai and HCA are the main children's hospitals in the State GEA/Disclosure See the latest news schedule from g1 Amapá VIDEOS with news from Amapá: