SITUATION REPORT OF COVID-19 IN THE REGION OF MURCIA APRIL 10, 2020
In the Region of Murcia to date of the report, there have been 1,413 confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection.
The first case was declared on March 6 and confirmed as positive on March 8.
As of yesterday, 231 cases are admitted to hospitals in the Region, of which 42 are in the ICU.
58% of confirmed patients are in home isolation.
275 patients have been epidemiologically discharged and 94 deaths have occurred.
The diagnostic tests carried out for the detection of coronaviruses have been 11927. Figure 1 details the number of cases confirmed by COVID-19 in the Region of Murcia from the beginning to April 10, 2020.
Tips for the population about rumors about the new coronavirus (COVID-19)
- The new coronavirus CANNOT be transmitted through mosquito bites
The new coronavirus is a respiratory virus that is spread primarily by contact with an infected person through respiratory droplets that are generated when that person coughs or sneezes, for example, or through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose.
To date there is no information or evidence to indicate that 2019-nCoV can be transmitted by mosquitoes.
To protect yourself, avoid close contact with anyone who has a fever and cough, and practice good hand and respiratory hygiene.
Can the new coronavirus be killed with a hand dryer?
- No. Hand dryers don't kill the 2019-nCoV.
To protect yourself against the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV), wash your hands frequently with a hydroalcoholic gel or soap and water.
Once clean, dry them well with paper towels or a hot air dryer.
Source: murciasalud.es / Murcia.com