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Coronavirus curve in Colombia today, July 23: how many cases and deaths are there?
The COVID-19 figures reached 226,373 cases across the country. There were 7,945 positives in the last report of the Ministry of Health.
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Updated on: 07/23/2020 5:06 PM
In the most recent report given by the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, on the afternoon of Thursday, July 23, 2020, 7,945 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed throughout Colombia. In addition, there were 315 deaths, according to the report, and 6,338 patients recovered.
How many cases and deaths are there in Colombia?
To date, the pandemic has 226,373 infected in Colombia, they are distributed in the 32 departments. Regarding recovered patients, there are a total of 107,951. The coronavirus has left 7,688 people dead throughout the national territory. At the moment there are 110,281 active cases.
Distribution of COVID-19 cases in Colombia
Bogot?, which has started a strict sector quarantine since the previous Monday, continues to grow in cases of coronavirus. Today it has 74,599 positives. The Intensive Care Units in the Colombian capital have already exceeded 90% of capacity and different medical unions have requested compulsory isolation as quickly as possible, a measure to prevent the health system from collapsing.
After Bogot?, the regions that continue to be most affected by COVID-19 are: Atl?ntico, Valle del Cauca, Bol?var, Antioquia and Nari?o. Vichada is the department with the fewest cases with 2.
List of COVID-19 in the country
Bogota: 74,599
Atlantic: 46,595
Antioquia: 20,613
Valle del Cauca: 19,921
Bol?var: 15,714
Cundinamarca: 6,513
Narino: 6,292
Cupcake: 4,771
Sucre: 4,851
Cordoba: 3,344
Shocked: 2,761
Amazon: 2,470
Cesar: 2,309
Santander: 2,254
Goal: 2,121
Tolima: 1,926
La Guajira: 1,673
Cauca: 1,393
Norte de Santander: 1,254
Risaralda: 1,170
Boyac?: 718
Huila: 625
Caldas: 551
Caquet?: 485
Putumayo: 460
Quind?o: 226
Casanare: 199
Arauca: 174
Vaupes: 61
Guaviare: 52
San Andr?s and Providencia: 33
Guainia: 14
Vichada: 2
New measures in the quarantine in Bogot?
The Mayor's Office of Bogot? developed a plan with the National Government to reorganize the quarantine calendar by localities in the city and adjust the measures to slow the advance of the coronavirus. Seeking to avoid total isolation, which for now is ruled out.
This Thursday, July 23, the isolation by localities will begin in Bosa, Antonio Nari?o, Kennedy, Puente Aranda and Fontib?n until August 6 and continues in Chapinero, M?rtires, San Crist?bal, Tunjuelito, Rafael uribe Uribe, Ciudad Bol?var, Santa Fe and Usme , until July 26.
"As agreed with the Ministry of Health and with the medical union, we have new dates for strict quarantine by localities. One of the objectives of this new schedule is to reduce pressure on the health system and its medical personnel," were the words. Claudia L?pez, who reminded citizens of some of the rules that must be followed, at least until mid-August.
Regarding the number of ICUs in the country, the Minister of Health, Fernando Ruiz, assured through the 'Prevention and Action' program, that the country went from having 5,554 beds on June 1 to having 8,190 beds in Care Units. Intensive until July 21. The official indicated that, with the arrival of new ventilators that help equip these beds, this number will increase in the coming days, guaranteeing care for thousands of patients.
All against the coronavirus
Following these recommendations, we prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in our country: 1. Wash your hands frequently, 2. Do not greet people with kisses or handshakes, 3. If you cough, cover your mouth with your elbow flexed or with a disposable tissue, 4. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, 5. If you have a fever or difficulty breathing, seek medical attention, but call line 123 first, 6. Follow the instructions of the authorities local and national.
Likewise, the Ministry of Health developed an application for the cell phone that allows to follow what happens with COVID-19 in the country. CoronaApp is available for free to download on Android and iOS devices.
