The general population in Brazil are aware of the coronavirus but don't always listen to the guidelines that are trying to be enforced.
Wearing of masks is now mandatory to go into shops and buildings.
Reality is hitting hard in Brazil now with the hospitals being overwhelmed with covid-19 related cases. The hospitals are almost at full capacity and struggling to cope with the influx of sick people.
Only the roll out of the vaccine and getting this to as many people as possible will slow the pandemic down. Even then social distancing must be maintained along with wearing of face masks for a certain period. As until the vaccine has made the body produce antibodies there is still a possibility of catching the virus although the symptoms shouldn't be as severe.
People in Brazil know this will change the way that normal life is lived from now on. Its just how we intend to live that life with the current pandemic.