Optimism in the Algarve
A reduction in the number of cases of Covid-19 in the Algarve, combined with the roll out of the vaccination plan in the region has left health organisations feeling optimistic in the region.
At the fortnightly press conference of the Civil Protection District, in Loulé, in the district of Faro, the regional health delegate stated that the region is going through a “good time” with a “drop in the number of cases”.
Ana Cristina Guerreiro also revealed that, in the last 24 hours, there were 106 new cases and seven deaths in the Algarve.
There are “185 inpatients in the region, 30 in intensive care units (ICU)”, of which 12 are ventilated, said the official.
Portugal records worst rate of Covid-19 cases in the world
The people of Portugal are suffering the terrible fate of leading the world in terms of new coronavirus infections and deaths.
Around 15,000 new infections and 250 deaths per 1 million inhabitants occurred last month, compared to the European Union (EU) average of 4,200 and 103. A record 16,432 new cases and 303 deaths from the virus were reported on January 28.
In the month of January alone, nearly half of the 726,321 infections and 12,757 deaths since the start of the pandemic were reported.
Graph showing the increase in COVID-19 infections and deaths in Portugal as of February 2. (graph courtesy of World Health Organisation)