Filenews 5 February 2021
A large decrease in epidemiological indicators continues to be recorded in all Provinces, particularly with regard to the cumulative incidence of the virus in the community (183 cases/100.00 from 243.8 cases/100,000 in the previous period). However, it remains above the safety limit set by ECDC, i.e. 150 incidents /100,000.
In addition, the positivity rate moves downwards in the general population, taking into account antigenic tests and PCRs. Particularly with regard to rapid tests, the weekly positivity rate is below 1%. At the same time, the burden on the Health System continues, including the Intensive Care Units, despite a slight decrease in the number of nurses.
According to the Ministry of Health, although the rate of spread of the virus appears to have been significantly controlled, transmissions are still present. In view of the reopening of more economic sectors from 8 February, attention is focused on limiting transmissions by complying with health protocols and increased tests to prevent a new outbreak of cases and hospitalizations.
The data of the last 14 days
As of 2 February 2021, 30,933 cases of COVID-19 have been diagnosed in the Republic of Cyprus, with 204 deaths due to COVID-19 (COVID-19 mortality: 0.7%).
The cumulative incidence of 14 days of COVID-19 (14-day diagnosed cases per 100,000 inhabitants) is 183.
In the last 14 days (20 January - 02 February) 1,625 confirmed cases of COVID-19 were recorded:
The median age of COVID-19 cases was 39 years
(Intra-fourth-quarter range: 25-54 years), 51.1% for women (n= 830), and 48.9% for men (n=795).
Based on epidemiological history, 1.2% (n=20) were cases with a recent travel history, while 98.8% (n=1.605) were for domestic transmission cases.
As of February 3, 2021, 125 people with COVID-19 were hospitalized (based on registered data). Their median age was 70 years (Intra-fourth-quarter range: 58 – 78 years), with 56.8% (n=71) for men and 37.6% (n=47) cases from Limassol province.
According to the registered data, 28 people were in Intensive Care Units (ICU) - 24 people were intubated; the median age of COVID-19 patients in ICU was 71 years (Endo-fourth-molecular range: 62-76 years), while 15 cases (53.6%) were in the ICU. men. A total of 15 people (53.6%) ICU had underlying diseases.
In the last 14 days and up to 02 February 2021, 23,461 molecular tests (PCRs) (2,642 per 100,000 population) and 215,765 antigen rapid tests (24,297.9 per 100,000 population) have been carried out.
The analyses are based on laboratory confirmed cases notified to the Epidemiological Surveillance Unit of the Ministry of Health.
By 2 February 2021, 30,933 cases of COVID-19 have been laboratory-diagnosed.
COVID-19 incidents by province
Among the cases diagnosed in the last 14 days, 732 (45.1%) had a place of residence in Limassol province, 459 (28.3%) in Nicosia province, 244 (15%) in Larnaca province, 85 (5.2%) in the province of free Famagusta, 72 (4.4%) in Paphos province, and 33 incidents (2%) British bases or residence in the change or there was no information available for them (Table A1). Figure A2 in the Annex shows the distribution of incidents by province.
Among the cases diagnosed in the last 14 days, 732 (45.1%) had a place of residence in Limassol province, 459 (28.3%) in Nicosia province, 244 (15%) in Larnaca province, 85 (5.2%) in the province of free Famagusta, 72 (4.4%) in Paphos province, and 33 incidents (2%) British bases or residence in the change or there was no information available for them (Table A1). Figure A2 in the Annex shows the distribution of incidents by province.
In the last 14 days (20 January - 02 February) 1,625 cases of COVID-19 have been diagnosed in the laboratory. On 2 a February, the cumulative incidence of 14 days of COVID-19 (diagnosed cases of 14 days per
100,000 inhabitants)1 , an indicator reflecting the percentage of active cases of COVID-19 in the population (prevalence of active disease) 2 is 183 per 100,000 inhabitants.
Characteristics of COVID-19 cases diagnosed in the last 14 days
Among 1,625 CASES OF COVID-19 diagnosed as of January 20, 2021, 51.1% in women (n=830) and 48.9% in men (n=795).
By age groups: 281 infants, children and adolescents 0-19 years old (17.3%), 1,043 adults aged 20-59 (64.2%) and 396 people aged 60 and over (18.5%). Figure 4 shows the breakdown of COVID-19 cases by age group and gender. The median age of all COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days is 39 years (Intra-fourth-quarteral range 25-54 years ≥). 18 years) with COVID-19 is 43 years (Intra-fourth-quarter range 30-57 years). Cumulative effects of 14 days (per 100,000 inhabitants) , based on the age group, are presented in Figure A1 in the Annex.
Clinical Features
In the last 14 days (20 January - 02 February), 35.2% (n=574) did not report any symptoms at diagnosis, while 64.7% (n=1.051) reported at least one symptom.
Underlying diseases
In the last 14 days (20 January - 02 February 2021), 465 people with COVID-19 (28.7%) reported at least one underlying disease.
Deaths
Based on the registered data, among people diagnosed with COVID-19, 204 deaths were recorded by 3 February 2021, with the underlying cause of COVID-19 disease (COVID-19 mortality: 0.7%). and women 67 (32.8%).
The median age of people with COVID-19 who died due to this disease was 81 years (Endo-fourth molecular range: 74-87 years). In the province of Nicosia, 70 (34.3%) were declared deaths, 61 (29.2%) in Limassol province, 39 (19.1%) in Larnaca province, 16 (7.8%) in Paphos province, 14 (6.9%) in the province of free Famagusta and 4 deaths (2%) British bases or residence in the change or there was no information available for them.
The median time from the date of sampling to the date of death from COVID-19 was 12 days (Intra-fourth molecular range: 7-19 days).
The graph (Figure 5a) shows the number of deaths per day with the underlying cause of COVID-19.
On the basis of the registered data, among the persons diagnosed with COVID-19, they were declared, up to 3
February 2021, 247 deaths from each cause (mortality from each cause in diagnosed CASES COVID-19: 0.8%). Mortality (deaths from each cause in people with COVID-19 per 100,000 population) is 27.8. In men there were 168 deaths (68%) and in women 79 (32%). deaths, 76 (30.8%) in Limassol province, 49 (19.8%) in Larnaca province, 20 (8.1%) in Paphos province, 16 (6.5%) in the province of free Famagusta and 6 deaths (2.4%) British bases or residence in the change or no information was available.
The median time from the date of sampling to the date of death from each cause in people with COVID-19 was 12 days (Intra-fourth molecular range: 7-18 days).
The graph (Figure 5b) shows the number of all deaths (from each cause) of people diagnosed with COVID-19 disease.
Introductions to Hospitals and Intensive Care Units (ICU)3
As of 3 February 2021, a total of 5% (n=1,539) of COVID-19 cases received hospital treatment. The median age of people hospitalized is 66 years (Endo-fourth-molecular range: 52-78 years). Hospital care was mainly for men (n=896, 58.2%).
The median age of people still hospitalized (until 3 February 2021) (n=125) is 70 years (Intra-fourth-quarter range: 58-78 years) and 56.8% (n=71) is for men. 37.6% (n=47) concerns patients from Limassol province, while 89 people (71.2%) reported underlying diseases.
The following graph (Figure 6a) shows the number of admissions (first admission) to hospitals per day.
Figure 6b shows the total number of nurses each day (excluding cases admitted to ICU).
In total, 159 patients (10.3% of all hospitalized) were admitted to Intensive Care Units (ICU4). The median age of people admitted to ICU is 69 years (Endo-fourth-molecular range: 62-76 years). Patients in ICU were predominantly male (n=106, 66.7%).
According to the registered data, as of February 3, 2021, 28 patients were in ICU. The median age of these patients was 71 years (Endo-fourth molecular range: 62-76 years). 53.6% (n=15) of cases involved men, while 15 people (53.6%) who were in ICU had underlying diseases.
The number of patients currently in ICU, according to the registered data, per 100,000 inhabitants, is 3.2.
Of the 159 patients admitted to the ICU, 147 (92.5%) intubated and 24 are still intubated.
The graph below shows patients with COVID-19 in ICU (with or without intubation)
Recovery
As of February 3, 2021, 88.9% (n=27,267) of COVID-19 cases have recovered5 – 1,315 (4.8%) had a negative result in two tests after the first positive and 25,952 (95.2%) persons were released under the new directives6.
More information about people who meet the recovery criteria will be available in subsequent reports (based on recent guidelines).
Source: eyenews
