Total deaths reach 626 cases

A new jump in the number of Corona virus infections in Tunisia

Volunteers distribute free masks in Tunisia.

EPA

The latest update of the Ministry of Health in Tunisia revealed a new jump in the number of new infections with the Coronavirus, to more than 5,700 new infections between 13 and 16 October.

And 114 infected people died from the virus during the same period, bringing the total number of deaths to 626 cases since last February.

The night curfew announced in a number of states with the most outbreaks of the epidemic did not slow the spread of the virus, as the rate of positive analyzes reached 38.2% of the total analyzes between 13 and 16 October.

The indicators reveal a worrying situation of the outbreak of the epidemic in Tunisia, with a level of 342.1 infections per 100,000 residents.

The Tunisian capital and three neighboring states are subject to a night curfew, in addition to the states of Sousse, Monastir and Sidi Bouzid.

The Tunisian Ministry of Health is working on setting up new departments for "Covid-19" patients throughout the country in an effort to reduce overcrowding in public hospitals in light of the limited number of beds in recovery rooms, which do not exceed 450 beds.

Currently, more than 900 people infected with the virus are hospitalized, compared to 158 infected people in recovery rooms, and 77 patients who are undergoing artificial respiration, according to what the ministry said.

Last weekend, the Africa Director at the World Health Organization, Machidisu Moeti, warned that Africa is facing a "decisive moment" in its war against the outbreak of the "Corona" pandemic, with the high numbers of injuries and deaths.

During the past month, the average increase in weekly infections with the virus was 7% across the continent.

38.2%

The percentage of positive analyzes between 13 and 16 October.

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