SITUATION REPORT OF COVID 19 IN THE REGION OF MURCIA APRIL 6, 2020
In the Region of Murcia up to the date of the report, 1259 confirmed cases of COVID infection have been registered19.
The first case was declared on March 6 and confirmed as positive on March 8.
As of today, 290 cases are admitted to hospitals in the Region, of which 58 are in the ICU.
61% of confirmed patients are in home isolation.
156 patients have been epidemiologically discharged and 59 deaths have occurred.
The diagnostic tests carried out for the detection of coronaviruses have been 9,289. Figure 1 details the number of cases confirmed by COVID-19 in the Region of Murcia from the beginning to April 5, 2020.
Stay home, and take care of yourself!
Recommendations for older people
Older people are more vulnerable to the new coronavirus than the rest of the population.
Therefore, to protect your health and that of all citizens:
Stay home and strictly follow social distancing measures.
It is very important to avoid contact with other people.
Do not go out or reduce your outings to the essential minimum.
Keep prevention measures
Wash your hands frequently with soap and water
When coughing or sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with your elbow flexed
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, as the hands facilitate their transmission
Use disposable tissues and throw them away after use
Source: murciasalud.es / Murcia.com