Experience of the Brazilian health regulatory agency in coping with the covid-19 pandemic: preventive actions of infection in health services
COVID-19 is a public health problem worldwide. The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) is responsible for preventing and controlling healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), in conjunction with state and municipal health surveillance centers (VISAs). Thus, the present study aimed to relate the experience of ANVISA in organizing, preventing and monitoring COVID-19 in the country’s healthcare services.