The number of deaths from COVID-19 is increasing

Coronavirus (TT)

The prevalence of both the COVID-19 virus, the RS virus, and seasonal influenza remains high, according to the Public Health Agency. In addition, the number of deaths from COVID-19 is increasing.

“The overall assessment is that the spread of COVID-19 remains widespread,” the authority wrote on it website.

During Weeks 50 and 51, 259 and 340 deaths have been confirmed, respectively, so far. At weeks 48-50, the average number was 180 deaths per week, according to the public health agency. weekly reportwhich, due to delays in reporting, focuses on data from up to two weeks ago.

On the other hand, the number of new intensive care patients with covid-19 remains at an unchanged level, and the number of confirmed cases of covid-19 decreased during Week 52 and Week 1. However, the Public Health Agency writes that the numerous holidays in recent weeks affect on both sampling and reporting, “which makes trend assessment more difficult.”

The prevalence of RSV and seasonal influenza is also estimated to remain high:

“Now when we return to schools and workplaces, the risks of spreading infection increase. It is important that patients with symptoms of respiratory infection remain at home and avoid close contact with others,” says Eric Storegaard, investigator and expert. A doctor at the Public Health Agency.