Coronavirus infections began to decline this week in Italy, 13.3% less than the previous week, when the peak of the country’s epidemiological curve was reached, although deaths and hospitalizations continue to rise, according to data released today.
Five weeks from infections The increase, which from July 13 to 19 registered the first drop to 631,693 infections (-13.3%), which shows a change in the infection curve, indicates the latest bulletin issued by the Gimbe Health Foundation.
“In mid-July, when the peak was reached, a decline in new cases began, which, however, may be slower than expected due to the large number of cases unknown to the authorities. statistics officers”, – explained the president of the foundation, Nino Cartabellotta.
Nonetheless late from coronavirus increased by 18.9%, with 823 deaths, as well as pressure hospitableespecially admissions to the intensive care unit, which rose by 10.1%.
“On the hospital front, income growth continues, both in the medical field and in care intensive. In particular, over the past five weeks, the number of hospitalizations in intensive care units has more than doubled from 183 on June 12 to 413 on July 19,” explained Marco Mosti, COO of the Gimbe Foundation.
Fourth dose of vaccine
To turn the tide, Italy began shipping the fourth dose of the vaccine in July of this year. COVID-19 vaccine persons over 60 years of age and immunocompromised persons.
Only 9.59% of the population that can access this second booster vaccine received it, representing a weekly increase of 188%, with 31,686 new deliveries, but “far off target” given the “panorama of high viral circulation” , pointed out Cartabellotta.
As of this Wednesday, 90.13% of the population over the age of 12 completed the vaccination cycle, and 83.70% received the third dose.
EFE
Source: RPP
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