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Dominican Republic: Covid-19 cases - 102,232cases; 1,941 deaths

Source: https://www.eldinero.com.do/103006/...republica-dominicana-a-causa-del-coronavirus/

Dominican because of coronavirus
Agencia EFE By: Agencia EFE
Santo Domingo
April 4, 2020

The number of deaths in the Dominican Republic from the coronavirus rose to 77 people, while 1,578 are infected, the Ministry of Public Health announced in its latest bulletin this Saturday.

The information specified that nine more people died from the virus in the last 24 hours and 90 new cases were registered, while 17 of those infected recovered and 2,964 cases have been ruled out by the authorities.

The highest proportion of confirmed cases have occurred in the National District with 40%, followed by the Santo Domingo province (14%); Santiago (north, with 12%); Duarte (northeast, 7%) and La Vega (north, 6%).

However, the Duarte province continues to be the demarcation where the highest number of deaths has occurred, with 24; the province of Santo Domingo, 12, and the National District, 11.

Of the total infected, 36 correspond to health personnel asserted the authorities, who also reported that 56% of infections are recorded in men, a percentage that rises to 78% in terms of deaths.

Other data provided by Public Health establishes that 17% of the deceased so far had a history of high blood pressure and diabetes.

The only two of the 32 Dominican provinces in which no cases of COVID-19 have been registered are El?as Pi?a (west, bordering Haiti) and San Jos? de Ocoa (south).

Dominican President Danilo Medina decreed last Thursday the extension of the curfew in force in the country for 15 more days, as a preventive measure for the coronavirus.

The curfew has been in force since March 20 and currently applies from 5:00 p.m. (9:00 p.m. GMT) to 6:00 a.m. (10:00 a.m. GMT) the following day.

In addition, the Government extended the decision to close the country's borders by air, sea and land for another 15 days, in addition to expressly prohibiting citizens from moving to beaches, rivers or spas at Easter.

Since mid-March, teaching in schools has been suspended, as well as in universities. The circulation of the Santo Domingo Metro and Cable Car was also prohibited, as well as transportation to and from the capital and between the provinces.
 
Source: https://listindiario.com/la-republi...de-covid-19-ya-son-17-en-republica-dominicana

Recovered from COVID-19 are already 17 in the Dominican Republic
The Republic Sunday, April 5, 2020

Santo Domingo, RD

The Minister of Public Health, Rafael S?nchez C?rdenas, said that the number of patients who were discharged from the Ram?n de Lara hospital, affected by coronavirus, rose to 24.

He said that there were seven new citizens discharged and that the problem of the cure of patients continues to be solved, including the Canadian citizen, which was the first case detected in the country, after the Italian one.

In bulletin number 17, the minister said that there were 1,747 confirmed cases in the country and 82 deaths.

In total in the country, 17 people have recovered from the disease, according to the latest bulletin, released this Sunday morning by the Public Health authorities.
 
Source: https://listindiario.com/la-republi...8-caso-de-coronavirus-en-republica-dominicana

They increase to 1,828 cases of coronavirus in the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo, RD

The Minister of Public Health, Rafael S?nchez C?rdenas, reports that those infected with the coronavirus COVID-19 increased to 1,828, of which 83 are new cases

In a press conference broadcast online, the minister said that the fatalities increased to 86.

Of the infected 1,481 are in home isolation and 228 in hospital.

According to place of residence, 38 percent is in the National District; 15 percent in Santo Domingo; 11 percent in Santiago; 8 percent in Duarte and 6 percent in La Vega.

In the past four weeks, COVID-19 positivity in processed samples was 33 percent.

In relation to deaths, 78 percent correspond to men. The median age of the deceased is 62 years with a history of high blood pressure, diabetes and bronchial asthma.

By place of residence, deaths correspond mainly to 30 percent (26) in Duarte; 16 percent (13) to the National District; 15 percent (14) to Santo Domingo and 9 percent (8) in Santiago, representing 71 percent.

According to bulletin number 17, the infected were 1,745; the dead 82; 17 recovered and 3,438 discarded.

The first case of coronavirus registered in the country was that of an Italian who entered the national territory on February 22, through the La Romana international airport.

So far, three laboratories have been certified to test for coronavirus in the country.

Since last Friday, April 3, the curfew period resumed, from 5:00 in the afternoon to 6:00 in the morning, for fifteen days.

The Minister of the Presidency, Gustavo Montalvo, reported that during the extension of the curfew for 15 days, travel to the interior of the country is prohibited, except for the transport of essential goods.
 
Source: https://www.telesurtv.net/news/republica-dominicana-coronavirus--20200407-0032.html

Dominican Republic reaches 98 deaths from the new coronavirus
Published on April 7, 2020 (5 hours 36 minutes ago)
The state of emergency was extended to reach 25 days, as it expired on March 17.

The Dominican Republic registered 98 deaths and 1,956 infections with the new coronavirus on Tuesday, according to the Ministry of Public Health.

Of the infected, 241 are in hospital isolation and 1,581 in the same status, but in their homes. Also, 3,864 people have been discarded after carrying out the screening test.

Of the total confirmed, 55 percent are male and range from one year to 90. As for the deceased, they increased by 12 in the last 24 hours. Of these, seven were in Duarte, two in the National District and one in La Vega, another in Peravia and a third in S?nchez Ram?rez.

According to the report, the provinces with the highest number of infected are: National District (723), Santo Domingo (314), Santiago (245) and Duarte (141).

During the last weeks, the Dominican Government implements several measures to counter the advance of Covid-19 in the country. Among them is the 15-day extension of the curfew that is in effect from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. (local time).

In this regard, the Minister of the Presidency, Gustavo Montalvo, reported that during the extension of the period travel to the interior of the country is prohibited, except for the transport of essential goods.
 
https://dominicantoday.com/dr/covid-...ases-are-2111/

Coronavirus deaths in DR rise to 108; confirmed cases are 2,111

SANTO DOMINGO .- The Minister of Public Health, Rafael S?nchez C?rdenas, reported today that deaths from coronavirus in the country increased to 108, while confirmed cases rose to 2,111.

Of these cases, 273 are in hospital isolation, while 1,680 are in home isolation.

So far 50 patients have recovered from the disease, of which 60% corresponds to the National District, 8% to the Duarte, Santiago and Santo Domingo province, respectively.

Of the confirmed cases, 61 correspond to health personnel, of which 64% correspond to the National District and Greater Santo Domingo. 54% are women with ages between 30-39 years.

The Minister of Health urged the population to stay in recollection during Easter to avoid contagion by coronavirus.
 
https://dominicantoday.com/dr/north-...m-coronavirus/

PUERTO PLATA.- Two men residing in the Sabaneta municipal district of Y?sica, died today as a result of COVID-19, both of whom had been hospitalized for several days at the Ricardo Limardo University Teaching Hospital in this city.

The first to expire was the major of the National Police Luis Alberto Peralta Guerrero, who commanded the crew of the Sabaneta de Y?sica uniforms, who was admitted to the public hospital of “La Novia del Atl?ntico” after presenting symptoms of the Coronavirus.

Also, in the isolation area of ​​the aforementioned State healthcare center, the driver Carmelo L?pez Polanco, who was driving a school bus, died in that town located in the eastern part of the province of Puerto Plata.

According to L?pez Polanco’s wife, his spouse died as a result of COVID-19 since he had more than a week in the hospital with symptoms of that condition in the area enabled for Coronavirus patients at the Ricardo Limardo Hospital.

Given this situation, the authorities of the Ministry of Public Health reported that 52 positive cases of COVID-19 have been registered in Puerto Plata province, for an increase of 10 new cases, now with these two deaths.
 
Source: https://acento.com.do/2020/actualid...rd-suman-ahora-135-pero-letalidad-sigue-en-5/


COVID-19: Deaths in DR now number 135, but fatality remains at 5%
Acento.com.do Services | April 11, 2020 | 3:28 pm


SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic.- COVID-19 has killed 135 people in the Dominican Republic out of 2,759 confirmed cases, which shows that fatality continues at almost 5% (exactly 4.89%), according to bulletin number 23 released this Saturday by the Ministry of Public Health.

This official report, which records the national impact of this coronavirus until 6:00 p.m. on Friday, reports that 108 people have been cured of this disease.

Also that in total 8,469 diagnostic tests or tests have been carried out in the country, of which a great majority (5,710 tests, 67.4%) have given negative results; that is, discarded cases of COVID-19, with which the positivity in the samples processed in the last four weeks is 32.6%.

Of the total affected, 357 are in hospital isolation and 2,159 in home isolation.

In relation to deaths, 79% correspond to men who had pre-existing diseases such as high blood pressure (21%), diabetes (20%) and bronchial asthma (3%).

33% of these deaths occurred in the Duarte province, 18% in Santo Domingo, 13% in the National District, 6% in Santiago, 5% in Hermanas Mirabal, 4% in San Pedro de Macor?s and other 4% in La Vega, according to official data.

Regarding the infected, the accumulated incidence rate is higher in the National District (84.9), Duarte (84.3), Hermanas Mirabal (48.8), Monse?or Nouel (41.9), La Vega (39.4) and Santiago (33.5).
 
Source: https://listindiario.com/la-republi...-muertos-por-covid-19-en-republica-dominicana

Deaths from COVID-19 increase to 173 in the Dominican Republic Redacci?n Digital
Santo Domingo, RD

This Easter Sunday the death toll from coronavirus in the Dominican Republic is 173 deaths; 38 more than yesterday, while the case fatality rate is 6%.

The number of positive patients also rose to 2,967 for an increase of 208 new cases

Regarding the places where people have died, according to information offered by the Minister of Public Health, Rafal S?nchez C?rdenas, 82 percent of them died in hospitals, while the remaining 18 percent in their homes

While the number of recovered also amounted to 131 people, 23 more than this Saturday.

This information was provided by S?nchez C?rdenas in bulletin number 24, on the situation of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.
 
https://dominicantoday.com/dr/covid-...ican-republic/

Santo Domingo, DR


The Minister of Public Health, Rafael S?nchez C?rdenas, reported on Monday that the number of people killed by the coronavirus in the country increased to 177, while the confirmed cases amounted to 3,167.

Compared to yesterday, the number of deceased people increased by four, while the death rate is 6 percent.

The deceased had a history of chronic diseases such as diabetes, bronchial asthma, lung disease, kidney failure, and tobacco use.
 
Source: https://hoy.com.do/covid-19-ya-son-183-los-muertos-y-3286-los-casos-en-rd/

Covid-19: There are already 183 dead and 3,286 cases in the DR
It increased to 183 the number of deceased and to 3,286 confirmed cases of coronavirus or COVID-19 in the Dominican Republic, according to the most recent bulletin of the Ministry of Public Health.

Rafael S?nchez C?rdenas reported today that 162 people have recovered in the country and that 7,162 suspects have been ruled out by laboratory tests.

The official indicated that so far 119 new cases of coronavirus have been reported in the Dominican Republic.

To know more: Minister of Public Health explains what happened to the Coronavirus tests

According to the minister, the fatality rate of Covid-19 is 5.6%, in relation to the calculation of the Ministry of Public Health.

He also noted that 96 people corresponding to Dominican medical personnel have tested positive for COVID-19 and that the greatest number of these cases correspond to women.

In addition, he said that the PCR tests processed are 10,448, and that from the next scheme they will be receiving the total number of tests that are being carried out.

Data offered yesterday:

The coronavirus pandemic that affects the Dominican Republic claimed four more lives, bringing the death toll to 177, while people diagnosed positive totaled 3,167, reported yesterday the Minister of Public Health, Dr. Rafael S?nchez C?rdenas.

Reading the epidemiological bulletin number 25, the official said that 155 people are admitted to intensive care units of clinics and hospitals.

In total, the country registered 200 new cases of the viral disease and a case fatality rate of 6% in the last 24 hours. The highest number of deaths is registered by the Duarte province, in the Cibao region.

At the cut made on Sunday 12 at 6:00 in the afternoon, 152 people had recovered and were discharged from public and private centers.

Likewise, 95 health workers have been infected by the viral disease, whose only effective treatment is social distancing.
 
Source: https://elnuevodiario.com.do/la-tasa-de-nuevos-contagios-desacelera-en-rd-segun-salud-publica/

(VIDEO) The rate of new infections slows in the DR, according to Public Health
Coronavirus By EFE Thursday, April 16, 2020 Share

EL NUEVO DIARIO, SANTO DOMINGO.- The rate of new coronavirus infections slowed sharply in the Dominican Republic, registering a decrease of 3.90% in the last 24 hours, a total of 141 new infected and 7 deaths, according to the bulletin of this Thursday of the Ministry of Public Health.

The number of infections accumulated in the country amounts to 3,755 and 196 deaths were reported, according to information offered by the head of the MSP, Rafael S?nchez C?rdenas.

The number of patients admitted to intensive care units decreased to 121 people

"We hope and it is our desire that this trend continues its decline," said S?nchez C?rdenas at his daily press conference.

In total, 12,229 PCR tests have been carried out in the country, the only ones that confirm the diagnosis of COVID-19, of which 8,174 have been ruled out.

Yesterday, the Caribbean nation registered 3,614 confirmed cases, 328 of them new, and 189 deceased.
 
Source: https://acento.com.do/2020/actualid...os-por-covid-19-y-los-casos-positivos-a-4335/

The deaths of COVID-19 amounted to 217 and the positive cases to 4,335
Acento.com.do Services | April 18, 2020 | 12:12 pm

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic.- The Ministry of Public Health reported this Saturday that, until April 17, 4,335 confirmed cases of COVID-19 (209 new cases) have been reported in the Dominican Republic, while the number of deaths from the disease increased to 217 deaths (17 new deaths).

Through bulletin number 30, the entity indicated that of the number of people who have tested positive for the disease, 776 are in hospital isolation, 3,030 in home isolation.

Likewise, it indicated that there are 312 recovered, while the case fatality rate increased again to 5%.

53% (164) of the recovered cases correspond to the National District, 11% (35) to Santo Domingo, 10% (32) to Santiago and 10% (30) to Duarte.

Likewise, it was reported that 54% (2,358) of the confirmed cases are men. By place of residence, the cumulative incidence rate (AI) per 100,000 inhabitants is higher in Duarte (146.9), Hermanas Mirabal (116.1), Distrito Nacional (106.1), S?nchez Ram?rez (75.7), La Vega (74.9), Monse?or Nouel (72.9), Santiago (52.9) and Espaillat (50.9).
 
Source: https://elnuevodiario.com.do/covid-19-en-rd-9-fallecidos-y-345-casos-nuevos-en-24-horas/


COVID-19 in the DR: 9 deaths and 345 new cases in 24 hours
Coronavirus By EFE Sunday, April 19, 2020 Share

EL NUEVO DIARIO, SANTO DOMINGO.- The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Dominican Republic amounts to 4,680, which implies 354 new infections in the last 24 hours, while deaths from the disease total 226, with nine more deaths than yesterday, according to the last bulletin of the Ministry of Public Health.

With these new figures, the case fatality rate for COVID-19 in the country is 4.8%, said the Minister of Public Health, Rafael S?nchez C?rdenas, when he appeared this Sunday at the usual press conference to report on the situation regarding the virus.

Of the total confirmed cases, a total of 862 people remain in hospital isolation, of which 114 are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and 3,229 are in home isolation, while 363 patients have recovered.

As for the PCR tests carried out to date, they total 15,583, with 10,903 samples discarded; To these must be added the performance of 41,127 rapid tests, for a total of 56,710 samples processed.

In his speech, apart from the daily report on the evolution of the disease, the minister called to "avoid buying and consuming adulterated alcohols that have led to the poisoning of several citizens with some deaths," referring to the dozens of victims of drug use. clergy registered in the last days.
 
Source: https://www.debate.com.mx/mundo/Mue...p.-Dominicana-llegan-a-235-20200420-0232.html

Dead by Covid-19 today April 20 in the Dominican Republic reach 235
According to the health authorities in the country there are 4,964 people infected with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus
By EFE April 20, 2020

A man with a handmade mask walks this Monday in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | EFE

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic adds 235 deaths and 4,964 people infected by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus and, according to the authorities, the country is approaching the "plateau" in the contagion curve, on Monday of a month of that the curfew be decreed.

When the curfew came into force, on March 20, the country counted 2 dead and 72 infected, a number that has exploded exponentially in these weeks, according to official figures.

The Minister of Public Health, Rafael S?nchez C?rdenas, has warned that an increase in the number of infections detected from this week is expected, due to the fact that the processing of PCR tests will be accelerated, the only ones that confirm the diagnosis of coronavirus , and of which 16,682 have been made so far.

The Dominican authorities believe that, thanks to measures such as the curfew, the spread of the virus has been slowed down, making the contagion curve close to the "plateau", in the words of the president, Danilo Medina.

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DIVERGENCIES IN THE GOVERNMENT

However, within the Executive, divergences have arisen regarding the measures necessary to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

The Health Minister has asked to impose "more restrictive" and "aggressive" measures, considering that the population does not comply with the recommendations for social distancing during daylight hours, but Medina himself thanked last Friday the citizens for their obedience to the provisions. officers.

Even during the curfew, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., there have been numerous breaches, which has led the Police to arrest more than 1,000 people per day, about 40,000 since March 20, which they are released the next morning without the need to pay a fine.

NEW RESTRICTIONS

In the country it is mandatory since last week to wear masks on the street and in workplaces, although the Health Minister himself recognized this Monday the limitations of many citizens to acquire them, so he recommended the use of handkerchiefs.

Asked today about when the country could lift the restrictions or return to normal, the minister noted that exact information on this matter cannot be offered at this time, but that between one and two weeks, based on the social distancing measures imposed. , you could have a clearer idea.

However, he insisted that the relaxation of these restrictions, as in all the countries that have already done so, will be gradual.

In addition to the curfew, the Government has ordered the closure of non-essential stores and some companies that could not organize teleworking and also, at Easter, prohibited inter-city travel.

THE ELECTIONS, POSTPONED

The health situation coincides with an electoral year for the Dominican Republic, which although it held the municipal elections last March 15, has been forced to postpone the presidential and legislative elections scheduled for May 17 to July 5.

In the event that it is necessary to hold a second round in the presidential elections, in which Medina's successor will be elected, this would be held on July 26.

Congress approved the state of emergency on March 19 and it has been extended twice, the last one until April 30, the same day that the curfew was extended.
 
Source: https://listindiario.com/la-republi...ne-mas-de-cinco-mil-infectados-de-coronavirus

The Dominican Republic already has more than 5,000 infected with coronavirus
The Republic Tuesday, April 21, 2020


The Ministry of Public Health bulletin 33 reported that positive cases of coronavirus COVID-19 increased to 5,044, for a record of 80 new infected.

Minister Rafael S?nchez C?rdenas, through a press conference transmitted by digital media, said that the death toll amounted to 245, 10 more than yesterday.

He said that until this Monday there were 579 people hospitalized, of which 126 are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). While the recovered are 463.

Of the infected, 964 are in hospital isolation and 3,372 in home isolation.

Of the total confirmed cases, 54 percent are men, with age over 30 years in 83 percent of them. The median age of nationally confirmed cases is 43 years.

According to bulletin 32, the positive cases were 4,964; the deceased at 235 and those recovered at 416, a figure that has surpassed that of the dead for almost a week.

The provinces with the most cases of coronavirus are the National District, Santo Domingo, Duarte, Santiago and La Vega.

Last Friday, the Presidency spokesman, Roberto Rodr?guez Marchena, announced the extension of the curfew period until Thursday, April 30.

"[Decree 151-20] President Danilo Medina extends the curfew from 5:00 p.m. at 6:00 a.m. throughout the national territory until Thursday, April 30, 2020. Likewise, the social distancing measures adopted on March 17 remain in force until that same date, ”states the presidential provision.
 
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