Panama totals 1,209 deaths and 56,817 cases from COVID-19
In 24 hours Panama added a total of 911 new cases of COVID-19, raising the number of infections to 56,817, according to the Ministry of Health.
While with 29 new deaths, the number of deaths from this virus in the country is 1,209, which represents a case fatality rate of 2.1%.
There are a total of 31,828 clinically recovered patients, with 706 new cases.
According to the epidemiological report, of the active patients 21,783 are in home isolation (670 inmates in hotels), while another 1,327 are hospitalized (1,169 in the ward and 158 in intensive care).
According to the age group, patients with ages between 20 to 59 years continue to be the most affected in terms of infection, however, most deaths correspond to those over 60 years of age.
Health Minister Luis Francisco Sucre announced that starting next week the outpatient kits will be distributed to COVID-19 positive patients and those awaiting the results of the coronavirus tests.
On the other hand, additional 495 health professionals, including doctors, technicians and laboratories, were appointed to face the fight against the virus.
There are a total of 31,828 clinically recovered patients, with 706 new cases.
According to the epidemiological report, of the active patients 21,783 are in home isolation (670 inmates in hotels), while another 1,327 are hospitalized (1,169 in the ward and 158 in intensive care).
According to the age group, patients with ages between 20 to 59 years continue to be the most affected in terms of infection, however, most deaths correspond to those over 60 years of age.
Health Minister Luis Francisco Sucre announced that starting next week the outpatient kits will be distributed to COVID-19 positive patients and those awaiting the results of the coronavirus tests.
On the other hand, additional 495 health professionals, including doctors, technicians and laboratories, were appointed to face the fight against the virus.