Cyprus` health authorities announced on Tuesday the death of two men from COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths to 534, and 103 new cases out of 28,536 tests. The positivity rate stands at 0.44%. At the same time, 103 people are being treated in hospitals across the island, 43 of whom in a serious condition.
In a press release the Ministry of Health said that 79.62% of patients with COVID-19 who are treated in hospitals have not been vaccinated. Nine post-COVID patients who are no longer infectious, continue being treated in ICUs, while being intubated, in a serious condition, it is added.
The deaths announced concern a 73-year-old man, who passed away at Paphos General Hospital and a 70-year-old man, who passed away in Nicosia General Hospital. Both died on September 13.
Total deaths attributed to COVID-19 are 534, of whom 343 or 64%
Source: cyprus News Agency