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Date Published: 03/06/2022

ARCHIVED - Covid incidence in Murcia drops below Spanish average: June 3 update

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The 14-day incidence rate in the Murcia Region has fallen to 574 cases

<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Covid incidence in Murcia drops below Spanish average: June 3 update

Following a few tense weeks around Easter when the Covid data across Spain seemed to be endlessly climbing, the Region of Murcia has turned another corner and for the second time this week, all of the important indicators have fallen.

Coronavirus infections

The Region of Murcia has registered an additional 525 new infections since the last report, of which 251 were reported on June 1, which brings the total number of infections since the beginning of the pandemic to 429,781. Of these cases, 69,014 have been diagnosed in people over the age of 60.

Cumulative incidence rate

The 14-day cumulative incidence rate continues its downward trend, dropping from 711.78 cases per 100,000 inhabitants at the beginning of the week to stand at just 574.3 Friday June 3.

After weeks of hovering well above the 1,000-case mark, Murcia is now below the Spanish national average of 663 cases.

Moreover, the 7-day figure is less than half (224.35 cases per 100,000) which is a strong indication that infections will continue to fall in the coming days.

Hospitalisations and fatalities

There are currently 211 people hospitalised in Murcia with coronavirus, ten fewer than on Tuesday. Of these, 11 patients are being treated for more serious symptoms in the Region’s ICUs, a reduction of three.

Since the last update, five more people have lost their lives to Covid, which brings the overall death toll since the start of the health crisis to 2,316.

Covid testing

As of June 3, the regional health authorities have carried out a total of 2,966,463 Covid PCR and antigen tests.

Vaccination data

Since the last update, 91.94% of the entire population of the Murcia Region has had a least one dose. In addition, 84.69% of people are now double jabbed.

Data at a glance from Wednesday June 1:

Total positives diagnosed in the last 24-hour period: 251

Total of positive cases to date: 429,781

Total cases diagnosed in over 60s: 69,014

Hospitalisations: 211

Patients in intensive care: 11

Total fatalities to date: 2,316

Antigen/PCR tests carried out: 2,966,463

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