Abstract
Objective: To describe and compare morbidity and mortality variables of COVID-19 cases in Brazilian states. Methods: This is a descriptive and quantitative ecological study. The information collected was obtained on July 14 and August 2020, through epidemiological bulletins from the Health Departments of the 26 Brazilian states and the Federal District. In addition, population elements were collected from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE). The data obtained were analyzed by descriptive statistics and arranged in graphs, with the aid of the Microsoft Excel 2016 software. Results: A wide divergence in lethality, incidence and recovery rate was evidenced among Brazilian states according to the time frame, with variation according to socioeconomic and sanitary aspects, demographic density, income, integration to prevention policies, as well as access to public health. Conclusion: Thus, there was an explanation of the epidemiological content about the disease caused by the new coronavirus, allowing a comparative reflection between the states, despite limits of underreporting, this article was capable of characterize morbidity and mortality variables, expressing values that influence public health intervention strategies related to the current context of the global pandemic.