TALA COMMUNITY NEWS: 10,173 CASES IN 14 DAYS - AGES AND PROVINCES HIT BY CORONAVIRUS

Filenews 30 April 2021

There were 10,173 positive cases of coronavirus between April 11 and 24, according to the National Report.

Specific:

The number of active incidents is moving at very high levels. The cumulative incidence of 14 days on a pancyprian basis recorded the highest value since the beginning of the pandemic with 1145.6/100,000. An increase in the cumulative impact of 14 days is recorded in all Provinces, namely:

Nicosia: 1187,6/100,000 from 915,1/100,000 in the previous period

Limassol: 1127,3/100,000 from 1038,7/100,000

Larnaca: 1201,3/100,000 from 991,9/100,000

Paphos: 772.5/100,000 from 627.9/100,000

Famagusta: 871,2/100,000 from 672,8/100,000

The cumulative incidence of 14 days per age group (Figure A1 – National Report) recorded an increase in all age groups:

0-19 years old: 1229,7/100,000 from 1007,8/100,000

20-59 years old: 1332.4/100,000 from 1084.9/100,000

60-69 years old: 790.7/100,000 from 677.6/100,000

70-79 of: 396,1/100,000 from 307,2/100,000

80+ years old: 343.3/100,000 from 265.7/100,000

On the positive side, the consistent overall cumulative incidence in the over-70s, despite the large spread of the virus in the community, apparently results in the highest vaccination coverage in this age group. Most cases were recorded at ages 20-29 and 30-39 (1919 and 1894 respectively) followed by the age group of 40-49 to 1641. These are the ages currently vaccinated or have the ability to schedule vaccination appointments at this time. The data confirm studies and data from other countries that vaccination in combination with adherence to health protocols, protect against disease and reduce the risk of serious disease and hospitalization.

From the rapid tests programme carried out by the Ministry of Health, there was an increase in weekly positivity rates in the Provinces of Larnaca, Famagusta and Paphos, but also in Cyprus, a slight decrease in Limassol and Nicosia remained stable:

Cyprus: 1.3% from 1.2%

Nicosia: 1.2%

Limassol: 1.2% from 1.3%

Larnaca: 1.6% from 1.4%

Famagusta: 1.1% from 0.8%

Paphos: 1.1% from 0.9%

As a result of some flocks of cases observed on nursing homes, there was a further increase in the positivity rate from 0.4% to 0.6%.

The pressure on hospitals remains with the median age of nurses at 62 years. The median age of patients in ICU was 64 years.

The contagion index (R) was at 1.22 (1.19-1.25).

See the analysis of the National Report:

As of 24 April 2021, 60,261 cases of COVID-19 have been diagnosed in the Republic of Cyprus, with 307 deaths due to COVID-19 (COVID mortality19: 0.5%). The cumulative incidence of 14 days of COVID-19 (diagnosed cases of 14 days per 100,000 inhabitants) is 1,145.6. In the last 14 days (11 - 24 April) 10,173 confirmed cases of COVID-19 were recorded: o The median age of COVID-19 cases was 34 years (Endo-fourth range : 21-48 years), 51.4% for women (n= 5,227) and 48.5% for men (n=4,937), while for 9 cases (0.1%) the information was not available at this time. o Based on epidemiological history, 0.8% (n=77) were cases with a recent travel history, while 99.2% (n=10.096) were for domestic transmission cases.

On 28 April 2021, 295 people with COVID-19 (diagnosis until 24 April) were hospitalized (based on registered data including those discharged, transferred or died on that day). Their median age was 62 years (Intra-fourth-quarter range: 52 – 69 years), with 61% (n=180) for men and 40.7% (n=120) for people from Nicosia province. Overall, 163 (55.3%) people with COVID-19 who were hospitalized reported underlying diseases. According to the registered data, 39 people (diagnosis until 24 April) were in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - 34 were rescued. The median age of COVID-19 patients in ICU was 64 years (Intra-fourth-quarteral range: 57-73 years), while 27 cases (69.2%) men. A total of 27 people (69.2%) ICU had underlying diseases.

In the last 14 days, 100,495 molecular tests (PCRs) (11,317 per 100,000 population) and 663,446 antigen rapid tests (74,712.4 per 100,000 population) have been performed.

Epidemiological Data in the Republic of Cyprus

The analyses are based on laboratory confirmed cases notified to the Epidemiological Surveillance Unit of the Ministry of Health. By 24 April 2021, 60,261 cases of COVID-19 have been laboratory-diagnosed (Figures 1, 2 and 3). In the last 14 days (11 - 24 April) 10,173 cases of COVID-19 have been diagnosed in the laboratory. The cumulative incidence of 14 days of COVID-19 (diagnosed cases of 14 days per 100,000 inhabitants)1 , an indicator reflecting the rate of active cases of COVID-19 in the population (prevalence of active disease) 2 , is 1,145.6 per 100,000 inhabitants (Figure 3).

Characteristics of confirmed cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in the last 14 days

Among 10,173 CASES OF COVID-19 diagnosed as of April 11, 2021, 51.4% in women (n=5.227) and 48.5% in men (n=4.937), while for 9 cases (0.1%) the information was not available. By age groups: 2,361 infants, children and adolescents aged 0-19 years (23.2%), 6,682 adults aged 20-59 (65.7%), 1,126 people aged 60 and over (11.1%), while for 4 cases there is currently no information. Figure 4 shows the distribution of COVID-19 cases by age group and sex ≥. 39 years (Intra-fourth-quarter range 28-52 years). The cumulative effects of 14 days (per 100,000 inhabitants), based on the age group, are presented in Figure A1 in the Annex.

Among the cases diagnosed in the last 14 days, 4,114 (40.4%) had a place of residence in the province of Nicosia, 2,779 (27.5%) in Limassol province, 1,790 (17.6%) in Larnaca province, 737 (7.2%) in Paphos province, 426 (4.2%) in the province of free Famagusta and 307 incidents (3%) 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.

Epidemiological history

In the last 14 days (11 - 24 April), of the 10,173 recorded confirmed cases of COVID-19, 0.8% (n=77) concerned cases with a recent travel history, while 99.2% (n=10.096) concerned domestic transmissions. Table A1 and Chart A3 (A&B) in the Annex show the breakdown by sex and age group of COVID-19 cases according to epidemiological history, as well as the daily distribution by province for this period.

Clinical Features

In the last 14 days (11 - 24 April), 25.9% (n=2.639) did not report any symptoms at diagnosis, while 74.1% (n=7,534) reported at least one symptom.

Underlying diseases

In the last 14 days (11-24 April 2021), 1,991 people with COVID-19 (19.6%) reported at least one underlying disease.

Deaths

Based on the registered data, among those diagnosed with COVID-19 by 24 April, 307 deaths were recorded by 28 April 2021, with the underlying cause of COVID-19 disease (COVID-19 mortality: 0.5%). and in women 106 (34.5%). deaths, 102 (33.2%) in Nicosia province, 50 (16.3%) in Larnaca province, 22 (7.2%) in Paphos province, 14 (4.6%) in the province of free Famagusta and 3 deaths (1%) British bases or residence abroad 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 13 days (Intra-fourth molecular range: 7-20 days). The graph (Figure 5a) shows the number of deaths per day with the underlying cause of COVID-19. Based on the registered data diagnosed by 24 April, among those diagnosed with COVID-19, by 28 April 2021, 371 deaths from each cause (mortality from each cause in diagnosed CASES COVID-19: 0.6%). Mortality (deaths from each cause in people with COVID-19 per 100,000 population) is 41.8. In men there were 245 deaths (66%) and in women 126 (34%). deaths, 117 (31.5%) in Nicosia province, 61 (16.4%) in Larnaca province, 29 (7.8%) in Paphos province, 16 (4.3%) in the province of free Famagusta and 3 deaths (0.8%) British bases or residence abroad 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: 6-20 days). The graph (Figure 5b) shows the number of all deaths (from each cause) of people diagnosed with COVID-19.

Introductions to Hospitals and Intensive Care Units (ICU)

By 28 April 2021, a total of 5.3% (n=3,193) of COVID-19 cases received hospital treatment. The median age of people hospitalized is 62 years (Endo-fourth-molecular range: 50-74 years). Hospital care was mainly for men (n=1,851,58%). including those discharged, transferred or died on that day) (n=295) are 62 years (Intra-fourth-quarter range: 52-69 years) and 61% (n=180) are for men. 40.7% (n=120) concerns patients from Nicosia province , while 163 people (55.3%) 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).

A total of 319 patients (10% of all nurses) were admitted to an Intensive Care Unit (ICU4). The median age of people admitted to ICU was 68 years (Intra-fourth-quarter range: 60-74 years). Patients in ICU were predominantly male (n=212, 66.5%). on 28 April 2021, 39 patients (diagnosis to 24 April) were in ICU. who were in ICU had underlying diseases.

The number of patients currently in ICU, according to the registered data, per 100,000 inhabitants, is 4.4. Of the 319 patients admitted to the ICU, 303 (95 %) intubated and 34 are still intubated. The graph below shows COVID-19 patients in ICU (with or without intubation) (Figure 7).