Panama reaches 92,000 cases of COVID-19 with 728 new infections
Panama has added 728 new cases of COVID-19 for this Sunday, August 30, raising the total number of infections to 92,065 as indicated by the Ministry of Health.
While with 12 new deaths, the number of deaths from this virus in the country is 1,995, which represents a case fatality rate of 2.2%.
There are a total of 65,747 clinically recovered patients.
According to the epidemiological report, of the active patients 22,449 are in home isolation (410 confined in hotels), while another 1,464 are hospitalized (1,307 in ward and 157 in intensive care).
According to the age group, patients between 20 and 59 years of age continue to be the most affected in terms of contagion, however, most deaths correspond to those over 60 years of age.
The Minsa indicated that in order to reduce COVID-19 infections, the traceability process, logistics and human resources will be strengthened in the areas where the greatest number of positive cases are registered, so that social and health assistance have better impact.
The work of Panama East and Panama West was highlighted due to the traceability that has been carried out, achieving a significant decrease in cases.
There are a total of 65,747 clinically recovered patients.
According to the epidemiological report, of the active patients 22,449 are in home isolation (410 confined in hotels), while another 1,464 are hospitalized (1,307 in ward and 157 in intensive care).
According to the age group, patients between 20 and 59 years of age continue to be the most affected in terms of contagion, however, most deaths correspond to those over 60 years of age.
The Minsa indicated that in order to reduce COVID-19 infections, the traceability process, logistics and human resources will be strengthened in the areas where the greatest number of positive cases are registered, so that social and health assistance have better impact.
The work of Panama East and Panama West was highlighted due to the traceability that has been carried out, achieving a significant decrease in cases.