COVID-19 case numbers are currently low, averaging 135-140 cases, as seen last week.
The decrease in cases of COVID-19 continues to mark the lowest numbers since its inception, as announced by the Director General of Health Surveillance, Dr. Guillermo Sequera. “We have already spent more than 11 weeks where we have 40% fewer cases again. We were around 135 to 140 cases last week and we only have two registered deaths”, remarked Dr. Sequera.
Likewise, he explained that although the number of deceased is retrospective (from a month ago, or weeks ago) and the data of the total sum is provided, what corresponds to last week is only two cases.
As for hospitalizations, the numbers are also favorable, in general, there are 36 to 37 internees, of which 7 to 8 are in intensive care, and the rest in normal wards. “We can say that the epidemic is at historically low numbers,” said the General Director of Health Surveillance.
On the other hand, he spoke about the importance of publicizing the cases of coronavirus, the number of tests carried out, bed occupancy and other data, however, he urged citizens to visit the page of the General Directorate of Surveillance of la Salud https://dgvs.mspbs.gov.py/ to see the risk map, which is very useful in inter-epidemic moments.
In it you can see the risk of regrowth where there is a map of the country with various indicators such as the general situation, transmissibility (TR), mobility, positivity and incidence by departments. “With this tool we can see which are the territories that are most at risk of increasing the number of cases in the following weeks, where the cases are concentrated, and it is essential for all citizens, the press, the authorities and the departmental authorities. for correct decision-making.
