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The IEM researcher Rita Sampaio da Nóvoa published in the Sete Margens newspaper an article entitled «A “nossa” pandemia, a peste medieval e o medo do contágio (ensaio)» (“Our” pandemic, medieval plague and the fear of contagion (an essay)) that looks at plagues and their social meaning.
The article may be read here.