Date Published: 22/11/2022

ARCHIVED - Murcia incidence dips well below Spanish average: Covid update Nov 22

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The cumulative incidence rate in the Region of Murcia has dropped more than 60 points in a month

<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Murcia incidence dips well below Spanish average: Covid update Nov 22

Data on the evolution of the coronavirus pandemic in the Region of Murcia is now only released once a week and the latest report published by the health authorities on November 21 shows that the health crisis has stabilised somewhat.

Although there are still 35 people hospitalised because of Covid-related complications, only one patient is being treated in intensive care, and the all-important cumulative incidence rate has taken a nosedive of 60.05 points over the past few weeks.

Coronavirus infections

A total of 460,727 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the Region of Murcia since the beginning of the pandemic. Of these, 88,055 cases have been diagnosed in people over the age of 60.

Cumulative incidence rate

The latest data provided by the regional health authorities on Monday November 21 show that the 7-day cumulative incidence rate has taken another welcome dip, dropping to 80.78 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. This is an excellent indication that infection numbers should continue to fall in the coming days.

More significantly, the more important average incidence over a two-week period now stands at 153.63 cases, a considerable drop from the same period last month when this figure reached 213.68.

The Region of Murcia’s cumulative incidence rate is now well below the Spanish national average which is currently at 181.80 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.

Hospitalisations and fatalities

Hospital pressure remains stable with 35 patients admitted for Covid, one of whom is begin treated for more serious symptoms in the Region’s ICU.

The overall death toll since the beginning of the pandemic has risen to 2,473.

Covid testing

The Region of Murcia has carried out 3,224,530 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 November 21:

Total of positive cases to date: 460,727

Total positives diagnosed in over 60s: 88,055

Hospitalisations FOR Covid: 35

Patients in intensive care FOR Covid: 1

Total fatalities to date: 2,473

Antigen/PCR tests carried out: 3,224,530

See also: How to book an appointment for your flu vaccine in Murcia 2022

Image: Murcia Salud

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