Ministry of Health announces death of three patients to COVID19, 208 in hospitals, 420 new infections

The Ministry of Health announced on Thursday the death of three people to COVID19, while 208 patients are receiving treatment in hospitals, 85 of whom in a serious condition.

It also announced 420 new coronavirus infections, bringing the total number of cases since the outbreak of the pandemic to 110,518. The positivity rate stands at 0.87%.

The three deceased were a 68 year old woman and two men, 63 and 88 years of age. They all passed away on the 18th of August.

Since the pandemic began, 301 men and 169 women died of COVID19 in Cyprus. Their median age is 77.

Of those hospitalised, 82.22% are not vaccinated. Out of the 85 patients who are in a critical condition, 45 are intubated.

In addition, 14 post COVID patients are still in hospitals intubated.

In the Famagusta General Hospital there are 51 patients

Source: Cyprus News Agency