They point out that maintaining social distance is one of the most effective measures without a vaccine.[1] Their conclusion came after analyzing the growth curve of COVID-19 cases in Brazil. The contagion rate is the same as that registered in Italy, as the number of infected people has been doubling every 54 hours. According to estimates, the number of confirmed cases might reach 3,000 by 24 March.[2] According to the Ministry of Health, the number of infected patients will grow exponentially by the end of June.[3] The mayor of Belo Horizonte, Alexandre Kalil (PSD), asked General Altair José Polsin, commander of the 4th Army Region, for the temporary assignment of 51 professionals from the army garrison to assist in the demands of fighting the coronavirus.