The mental health of nursing professionals in the front line of COVID-19 - a literature review

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has become a major problem for the world and a major challenge for the global health system. With a high number of infected people due to its high transmissibility, it has been causing significant illnesses worldwide and overwhelming health systems and health professionals.

Use of chlorochine and hydroxychlorocchine in the treatment of COVID-19 risks and benefits according to an integrative review

Introduction: Responsible for the disease COVID-19, the new coronavirus, called SARS-CoV-2, was discovered in China. Its rapid spread caused astonishment and concern in the population, and it ended up causing one of the largest pandemics ever recorded in history. Some professionals suggest using Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine, medicines that have been used to fight various diseases for more than 70 years, to treat this infection. Their effectiveness in controlling COVID-19 has not been confirmed, though. Objectives: This study aims to collect information in the scientific literature on the risks and benefits of the drugs Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine used as drug therapy for patients affected by the disease. Method: An integrative literature review was carried out, on three online databases (LILACS, SCIELO, and PUBMED) to describe the effects of Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine when used in the treatment of the disease, allowing the critical evaluation of certain knowledge on the subject, and gathering multiple studies and their main outcomes.

COVID-19: how fake news can influence the population during the pandemic

Introduction: The new coronavirus and the Covid-19 pandemic have shown that skepticism, the spread of fake news, and the devaluation of science can make a triad able to cause significant impacts to face the pandemic.

The importance of compulsory notification in the face of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and the novel coronavirus

Introduction: In 2020, the WHO declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern due to the advancement of COVID-19 disease. As it is a new virus whose details are not yet very known, it is essential to observe both previous pandemic and epidemic scenarios together with the applied strategies, especially concerning monitoring the evolution of cases and escalation of contagions. Objectives: To understand the impact and importance of rapid and efficient notification through e-SUS Notifica and RNDS (National Health Data Network) to health professionals.