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Coronavirus incidence in Spain rises another 32 points in a day, with 26,390 new cases detected
Catalonia, one of the worst-affected regions right now, is seeking approval for a curfew in 158 municipalities. Meanwhile, 47% of the population now has been fully vaccinated against Covid-19
El País
Madrid - 15 Jul 2021 - 4:00 EDT
The 14-day cumulative number of coronavirus cases per 100,000 inhabitants continues to rise in Spain, going up a further 32.75 points in 24 hours according to Wednesday’s Health Ministry report to reach 469 – a level last seen in February during the third wave of the virus. The incidence, Health Minister Carolina Darias pointed out on Wednesday, has risen from 225 in just a week during the fifth wave.
The ministry reported 26,390 new cases, and added 10 Covid-19 victims to the overall death toll. In total, 4,041,474 coronavirus infections have been formally recorded since the pandemic took hold in Spain, while 81,043 people have died after testing positive for Covid-19.
In terms of age groups, the incidence continues to be highest among those in the 20-29 age group, with 1,508 cases per 100,000 inhabitants over the last 14 days. In the 12-19 bracket, the incidence is 1,252. “Given that the incidence is linked to younger people, the rise in hospitalizations has been minor,” Darias added on Wednesday. “But there is a risk that they could end up being affected. We can’t rule out serious cases among young people,” she said.
The worst-affected region, according to Wednesday’s report, is Catalonia, with an incidence of 1,252 cases per 100,000 inhabitants over the last 14 days. Castilla y León is next, with 779 cases, followed by Navarre with 700. Cantabria, Asturias and Aragón are the other three territories with an incidence over 500...
Coronavirus incidence in Spain rises another 32 points in a day, with 26,390 new cases detected
Catalonia, one of the worst-affected regions right now, is seeking approval for a curfew in 158 municipalities. Meanwhile, 47% of the population now has been fully vaccinated against Covid-19
El País
Madrid - 15 Jul 2021 - 4:00 EDT
The 14-day cumulative number of coronavirus cases per 100,000 inhabitants continues to rise in Spain, going up a further 32.75 points in 24 hours according to Wednesday’s Health Ministry report to reach 469 – a level last seen in February during the third wave of the virus. The incidence, Health Minister Carolina Darias pointed out on Wednesday, has risen from 225 in just a week during the fifth wave.
The ministry reported 26,390 new cases, and added 10 Covid-19 victims to the overall death toll. In total, 4,041,474 coronavirus infections have been formally recorded since the pandemic took hold in Spain, while 81,043 people have died after testing positive for Covid-19.
In terms of age groups, the incidence continues to be highest among those in the 20-29 age group, with 1,508 cases per 100,000 inhabitants over the last 14 days. In the 12-19 bracket, the incidence is 1,252. “Given that the incidence is linked to younger people, the rise in hospitalizations has been minor,” Darias added on Wednesday. “But there is a risk that they could end up being affected. We can’t rule out serious cases among young people,” she said.
The worst-affected region, according to Wednesday’s report, is Catalonia, with an incidence of 1,252 cases per 100,000 inhabitants over the last 14 days. Castilla y León is next, with 779 cases, followed by Navarre with 700. Cantabria, Asturias and Aragón are the other three territories with an incidence over 500...
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