Covid Lazio, today 471 infections and no deaths: July 18 bulletin

There are 471 new coronavirus infections today 18 July in Lazio, according to data from the latest bulletin. No new deaths. “Today out of almost 7 thousand swabs in Lazio (-997) and almost 17 thousand antigenic for a total of over 23 thousand tests, there are 471 new positive cases (-29), 0 deaths (-2), 119 hospitalized (+14) , intensive therapies are 26 (+1), cured are 40. The ratio between positives and swabs is 7% but if we also consider the antigenic the percentage drops to 2%. The cases in Rome city are at 303 “, Alessio D’Amato, the councilor for Health and Social-Sanitary Integration of the Lazio Region, announces in a note. 3,399 cases are currently positive for Covid in Lazio, with 119 hospitalized, of which 26 in intensive care, according to the latest data released by the Lazio Region. In addition, 3,254 people are in home isolation. The total number of deceased amounts to 8,386 while out of a total of 349,414 cases examined, 337,629 recovered. the chain of contacts and to secure citizens. We invite everyone to collaborate fully in the effort we are making as a Regional Health Service in sequencing 100% of positive cases “, D’Amato continues, underlining that” vaccination is the best way to contain the effects and circulation of the virus. I appeal to the 12-16 age group and their families to be vaccinated. Before leaving for the holidays, get vaccinated to return to school safely in September “.