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Date Published: 03/01/2023

ARCHIVED - Daily infections drop but hospitalisations increase: Murcia Covid update Jan 3

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There are currently only two people being treated in intensive care in the Region of Murcia

<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Daily infections drop but hospitalisations increase: Murcia Covid update Jan 3

While there has been no dramatic upswing in pandemic data during the celebrations to welcome 2023, the latest report published by the Murcian regional health authorities on Monday January 2 presents something of a mixed picture. Over the last week, daily infections and the vital cumulative incidence rate have remained relatively stable, and there are still only two patients being treated in the Region’s ICUs.

However, the number of people hospitalised with the virus continues its up and down trend, and there’s been a significant increase over New Year.

Coronavirus infections

The Region of Murcia has registered a total of 384 cases of coronavirus in the latest update, a slight drop on the 403 infections recorded a week ago.

This brings the overall number of infections since the beginning of the pandemic to 463,470.

Of the total cases, 90,227 have been diagnosed in people over the age of 60.

Cumulative incidence rate

The latest data provided on Monday January 2 show that the 7-day cumulative incidence rate has taken a bit of an upswing in recent days, increasing from 55.17 cases per 100,000 inhabitants to 64.93. This could be an indication that infections will grow.

However, the more important average incidence over a two-week period has remained stable at 122.54 cases.

The Region of Murcia’s cumulative incidence rate is now well below the Spanish national average which is currently at 141.47 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.

Hospitalisations and fatalities

Hospital pressure has increased considerably with 46 patients currently admitted for Covid (an increase of 8 since last Monday), two of whom are begin treated for more serious symptoms in the Region’s ICU (no change).

Four additional Covid-related fatalities have been registered, bringing the overall death toll since the start of the health crisis to 2,496.

Covid testing

The Region of Murcia has carried out 3,256,769 PCR and antigen coronavirus detection tests.

Vaccination data

According to Spanish Ministry of Health data, 94% of the population of the Murcia Region over the age of 12 has had a least one dose. In addition, 93.60% of people are now double jabbed.

Data at a glance from Monday January 2:

Total of positive cases to date: 463,470

Total positives diagnosed in over 60s: 90,227

Hospitalisations FOR Covid: 46

Patients in intensive care FOR Covid: 2

Total fatalities to date: 2,496

Antigen/PCR tests carried out: 3,256,769

See also: How to book a Covid vaccine or booster appointment in Murcia

Image: Murcia Salud

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