Abstract
Objective: To analyze the evolution of case numbers, deaths and occupancy of ICU beds due to COVID-19 in the state of Bahia during the second wave. Methods: This is an epidemiological, descriptive and cross-sectional study, which were analyzed COVID-19 cases in the state of Bahia notified and published in the epidemiological bulletin of Bahia’s State Department of Health in January and February 2021. Results: During the analysis period of the study, Bahia presented 190,637 cases of COVID-19, with 2,690 deaths in the same period. It was also noticed an average occupancy of 776 ICU beds in the mentioned period and place. February had higher rates of cases, deaths and occupancy of ICU beds. The age group with the largest number of cases was individuals between 30 and 39 years old, while the elderly aged 80 or more were the ones who proportionally died the most. We can also observe that individuals with comorbidities had worse outcomes compared to individuals without comorbidities. Conclusion: It was noticed a increase in number of cases, deaths and occupancy of ICU beds, as well as that older patients with comorbidities had worse outcomes.