MINSA - Coronavirus situation as of August 11th 2020

Submitted bytortilla onMar, 11/08/2020 - 15:32

MINISTRY OF CITIZEN´S POWER FOR HEALTH

Coronavirus situation as of August 11, 10:00 a.m. Weekly Report

During the current week, from August 4 to August 11, we have attended and provided Responsible and Careful Care to 213 Nicaraguans, either confirmed to be COVID-19 positive or clinically plausible.   

Likewise, 159 people who were under Responsible and Careful Care have complied with the established period.

From the start of the Pandemic until today, we have attended and provided Responsible and Careful Care to 3,413 people. We continue working to provide care to the Nicaraguan Families.

People who have been receiving Responsible and Careful Care for COVID-19, have frequently had associated conditions such as: Arterial Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity, Heart Diseases, Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Chronic Kidney Failure, a history of Cerebrovascular Disease, Pulmonary Tuberculosis and Chronic Pulmonary Diseases.

In the current week, there were 5 deaths attributable to COVID-19 and other deaths which occurred in people who have been under responsible care, due to Pulmonary Thromboembolism, Diabetes Mellitus, Acute Myocardial Infarction, Hypertensive Crises and Bacterial Pneumonia.

To date, we have attained the recovery of 3,072 Nicaraguans.

Cases have been reported in outbreaks through clearly established Contacts.

We continue working on Prevention and Attention for our People, in the Name of God!