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.
What can I do to protect myself?
Individual protection measures against respiratory diseases include:
Frequent hand hygiene (washing with soap and water or alcoholic solutions), especially after direct contact with sick people or their environment.
When coughing or sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with your elbow flexed.
Use disposable tissues, and throw them away after use.
If respiratory symptoms occur, avoid close contact (keeping a distance of approximately 1-2 meters) with other people.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, as the hands facilitate transmission.
Source: murciasalud.es / Murcia.com