According to sample collection, the regions with the highest positivity in the last week are O’Higgins, Biobío, Ñuble and Los Ríos.
In addition, according to the latest report on the Covid-19 pandemic in Chile by the Ministry of Health, the Aysén region has the highest current incidence rate per 100,000 inhabitants, followed by the Biobío, Maule, and Ñuble regions.
According to the report, 10,472 new cases of Covid-19 were registered, of which 6,172 correspond to symptomatic people and 1,771 do not present symptoms. Likewise, 2,529 Positive PCR tests were registered that were not notified.
The total number of people who have been diagnosed with the virus in the country reaches 3,392,978. Of this total, 57,864 patients are in the active stage. The recovered cases are 3,282,094.
Regarding deaths, according to the information provided by the DEIS, in the last 24 hours there were 78 deaths from causes associated with the disease caused by coronavirus. The total number of deceased amounts to 44,518 in the country.
To date, 775 people are hospitalized in Intensive Care Units, of which 612 are supported by mechanical ventilation. In relation to the Integrated Health Network, there are a total of 322 critical beds available for the patient who requires it, regardless of the region where they are located.
Regarding the Laboratory Network and diagnostic capacity, the results of 92,129 PCR tests and antigen tests were reported yesterday, reaching a total of 34,702,556 analyzed nationwide to date. The positivity for the last 24 hours at the country level is 10.79% and in the Metropolitan Region it is 8.85%.
Regarding the Sanitary Residences, there are 38 accommodation facilities, with a total of 3,828 beds. The actual occupation at the national level is 39%, leaving a total of 1,915 beds available for use.
For more information, people who do not have the conditions to carry out an effective quarantine at home and need to move to a Sanitary Residence, can call Phone 800 371 900 or visit the website of the Ministry of Health.
