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Panama: Covid-19 cases - 101,041 cases and 2,155 deaths

Source: https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacional/200605/panama-suma-419-nuevos-cas-370-fallecidos-covid-19


Panama adds 419 new cases and 370 deaths from Covid-19
The Ministry of Health confirmed that to date the country registers a total of 15,463 accumulated infections
By Juan Alberto Cajar B.
Updated 06/05/2020 17:58

Health authorities gave this Friday the balance of epidemiological figures for the Covid-19 outbreak: about 419 new infections in the last 24 hours. These are added to the total accumulated cases, which now total about 15,463 since the first patient was officially reported on March 9.

To date some 370 people have died in the country from the new coronavirus.

Regarding the state of the patients, the Ministry of Health (Minsa) specified that some 4,964 people remain in home isolation, 607 in hotels, 333 are hospitalized in the ward, 77 in the intensive care units and some 9,718 recovered.

In a statement released on social networks, the entity indicated that of the 74,231 tests applied, 56,277 were negative, with 1,534 new tests.

The entity also indicated that for the mobilization towards the interior of the country only safe conducts will be admitted for humanitarian reasons. Any other intraprovincial transit permit must be issued by the respective authority according to the activity to be carried out.
 
Source: https://www.telemetro.com/nacionale...-y-suma-386-decesos-por-covid-19/2929693.html


Panama exceeds 16 thousand cases and adds 386 deaths due to COVID-19
Linda Batista • Jun 6, 2020 - 06:27 PM

Panama records 386 deaths from COVID-19 and with 541 new cases, increases its number of infections to 16,004, as indicated by the Ministry of Health (Minsa).

According to the epidemiological report of this June 6, of the total of infected patients about 5,095 are in home isolation (623 of them in hotels), and another 405 are hospitalized (323 in the ward and 82 in intensive care).
 
Source: https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacio...ma-casos-suman-16-854-91-dias-primer-contagio

COVID-19 in Panama: cases add 16,854 to 91 days from the first infection
At the closing of this Monday, June 8, 10,401 recovered patients and 398 deaths were registered, according to the Ministry of Health
The Panama Star
By Ismael Gord?n Guerrel
Updated 06/08/2020 19:00

Panama registered 429 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, for a total of 16,854 positives, the Ministry of Health reported.

In home isolation 5,628 are reported. 398 people have died and 340 hospitalized in the ward and 87 in intensive care were recorded.

At the close of this Monday, June 8, 10,401 recovered patients were registered. The head of epidemiology of the Minsa, Lourdes Moreno, explained that the mortality rate in Panama is 2.4.

Health authorities detailed that currently there are 200 thousand masks. In parallel, the purchase of more than 100,000 N-95 masks was ordered and an additional 500,000 masks will be purchased.

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, basic safety measures must be maintained, such as physical distancing, frequent washing of hands with soap and water, and the correct use of masks, tools to prevent the spread of this deadly virus.
 
Source: https://www.telemetro.com/nacionale...-panama-llegan-a-403-hay-17-233-cas-en-total/ 2937489.html


Deaths from COVID-19 in Panama reach 403, there are 17,233 cases in total
COVID-19 cases continue to rise, authorities reiterate call to stay home
Linda Batista • Jun 9, 2020 - 06:37 PM

Deaths from COVID-19 in Panama increased to 403, while with 379 new cases, the number of infections rose to 17,233, according to the Ministry of Health (Minsa) this Tuesday, June 9.

According to the epidemiological report, of the total of infected patients about 5,814 are in home isolation (692 of them in hotels), and another 455 are hospitalized (365 in the ward and 90 in intensive care).
With 379 new cases, Panama exceeds 17 thousand accumulated cases and 403 deaths. TR

To date, 10,561 clinically recovered patients are reported.

According to the age group, patients with ages between 20 and 59 years continue to be the most affected in terms of infection, however, most deaths correspond to those over 60 years of age. In addition, every 10 hospitalized patients have a risk factor.

Since the first case of coronavirus was reported in the country, a total of 80,720 COVID-19 tests have been performed, of which 60,899 have been negative.

Most affected areas

The areas that continue to present worrying levels of positive COVID-19 cases are Panam? Oeste, Panam? Metro, San Miguelito and Veraguas.

Below are the corregimientos with the highest rate of cases:

Metropolitan area: Pacora, December 24, Tocumen, Curund?, El Chorrillo, Las Cumbres, Alcalde D?az, Las Ma?anitas, Pedregal, Calidonia and Don Bosco.
San Miguelito District: Belisario Porras, Amelia Denis De Icaza, Arnulfo Arias and Belisario Fr?as.
West Panama: Arraij?n Cabecera, Burunga and Vista Alegre are the areas with the most cases.

While R?o Abajo, Juan D?az, Chepo, Omar Torrijos, San Francisco and Bethania, are the areas that enter this list by doubling cases in the last week.

Behavior of the epidemic curve

As explained by Dr. Rodrigo DeAntonio, member of the COVID-19 advisory team, the average number of cases per day is 350, the number of tests is 1,400, and the rate of positive cases is close to 30%.

He explained that three weeks after the opening of Block 1 and now with Block 2, an increase in the contagion rate was observed, which at this time is 1.44.

He added that the number of cases in hospitalization increased to 400 per day, however the number of patients in the ICU remains below 100.

According to DeAntonio, the doubling time for COVID-19 cases in Panama increased from 18 days to 20 days this week.
 
Source: https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacio...ta-656-nuevos-cas-covid-19-cifra-mas-alta-dia


Panama reports 656 new cases of COVID-19, the highest number in a single day
The number of cases skyrocketed two days after the curfew was restored. The Government announced today that the Modular Hospital will be occupied from tomorrow
By Ismael Gord?n Guerrel
Updated 06/10/2020 18:25


Panama will open the modular hospital this Thursday, June 11, the day after 656 new cases of COVID-19 were reported, the highest record in a single day. Until then, 2,054 new tests were carried out, the Ministry of Health (Minsa) reported at the conference on Wednesday.

The authorities report a total of 17,889 positive cases accumulated to date, which corresponds to 6,499 people who currently suffer from the disease caused by the virus.

The accumulated deaths add up to 413, of which 10 were registered this Wednesday. Meanwhile, 472 patients were hospitalized in the ward. In home isolation, 6,027 and in intensive care, 91 patients.

The Ministry of Health reported that 9 of the 10 deaths reported had risk factors such as age, high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity.

"It is emphasized to the population to maintain strict compliance with hygiene measures, which include the mandatory use of masks, hand washing and, above all, staying at home," said Deputy Minister of Health, Luis Sucre.

The Minsa reiterated the importance of taking actions to avoid contagion at lunchtime in work areas. Therefore, at lunchtime do not do it near other people.

"To eat the food, you will have to remove the mask, it is better to do it with places separated by more than two meters apart. Alternating the occupied chairs with the empty chairs helps us to improve prevention, and not to share the containers with food," explained Sucre. during the report rendered the afternoon of this June 10.
 
Source: https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacio...orta-697-nuevos-casos-covid-19-cifra-alta-dia

Source: https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacional/200611/panama-reporta-697-nuevos-cas-covid-19-cifra-alta-dia


Panama reports 697 new cases of Covid-19, the highest number in a single day
Accumulated deaths total 418, of which 5 correspond to today
By Ismael Gord?n Guerrel
Updated 06/11/2020 18:25

Panama reported 697 new cases of Covid-19, the highest number in a single day. Yesterday, 656 cases were reported.

The Ministry of Health of Panama (Minsa) reported, in its epidemiological report, that with the new cases there are a total of 18,586 positive cases accumulated to date. The Minsa explained that 2,233 tests were carried out

The accumulated deaths add up to 418, of which 5 correspond to the day.

In home isolation, 6,605 people were reported, while 486 were hospitalized, distributed in 390 in the ward and 96 Intensive Care.

The Minsa issued resolution number 509 of June 11, 2020 that declares a sanitary fence in the Iber-Gun community of the township of Crist?bal in the province of Col?n.

The measure is implemented to stop the increase in cases of Covid-19 transmission and thus be able to carry out the corresponding health interventions within the established protocols.

The Deputy Minister of Health, Javier Sucre, reported that the “Minsa does not have any report on the alleged acquisition of contaminated evidence for Covid-19, so the population is reminded that issuing false information is a crime punishable by law. "

Given the information that has circulated on social networks, the vice minister of Health explained that the pertinent investigations will be initiated and the corresponding criminal complaints will be presented.

Likewise, the regional directors have been instructed to continue carrying out operations to verify compliance with the correct use of masks and support to companies so that they comply with the biosafety mechanisms of blocks 1 and 2.

Likewise, it is recommended that to avoid contagion in the public transport system it is important not to forget the use of masks or face masks.

Also, when traveling in the public transport system avoid touching surfaces and to do so try to use alcohol-based gel.
 
Source: https://www.telemetro.com/nacionale...id-19-y-acumula-19-211-contagios/2946958.html

Panama adds 625 new cases of COVID-19 and accumulates 19,211 infections
Linda Batista • Jun 12, 2020 - 06:17 PM

With 625 new cases and 3 deaths, Panama reaches 19,211 COVID-19 infections and 421 deaths nationwide, the Ministry of Health (Minsa) reported.

According to the epidemiological report, a total of 4,537 patients are in home isolation (695 are confined in hotels), while another 494 are hospitalized (390 in ward, 96 in intensive care and 8 in Modular Hospital).

There are 5,031 active cases, that is, patients who are ill and in recovery and 13,759 clinically recovered.

Regarding the new deaths registered, it was known that they correspond to patients older than 60 years, with comorbidities.

Since the first coronavirus case was reported in the country, a total of 87,041 COVID-19 tests have been performed.

The case fatality rate in Panama is 2.2%, according to Israel Cede?o, director of the Metropolitan Health Region.

For his part, the Vice Minister of Health, Luis Sucre, reiterated the curfew established from 5:00 p.m. Saturday, June 13 until 5:00 a.m. on Monday the 15th, and insisted that the population continue to implement measures such as physical distance, constant hand washing and the correct use of masks, which are efficient in eradicating COVID-19.

According to Sucre, the Minister of Health, Rosario Turner, delivered 15,000 rapid tests today, to look for more positives in different sectors of the capital.

The health authorities make the call to the population, before the symptoms of cough and fever, go to the nearest health centers, health centers, the executing units of the Social Security Fund (CSS) or call the line 169. In the same way when faced with symptoms of respiratory distress, call 911 for immediate transfer and receive medical attention.
 
Source: https://www.lavanguardia.com/vida/2...contagios-y-448-defunciones-por-covid-19.html


Panama accumulates 21,422 cases of infections and 448 deaths from COVID-19
06/16/2020 02:47

Panama, Jun 15 (EFE) .- The authorities of Panama registered 736 new infections and 11 deaths on Monday from COVID-19, which brought the infections to 21,422 and 448 deaths from the disease, detected on March 9.

There are 551 hospitalized patients, 102 in intensive care units (ICU) and 449 in general wards, and 6,657 in home isolation, 833 of them in medicalized hotels.

Those recovered from the disease caused by the new SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus number 13,766, that is, 64.3% of those affected, according to official data.

The 11 deaths reported this Monday had risk factors, such as the case of a minor with Down syndrome, obesity and kidney and heart failure, authorities said.

A total of 93,646 tests have been carried out to detect the new coronavirus, of which 24,119 (26%) have been positive. In the last 24 hours, 2,009 tests were applied, which brought the rate to 21,887 of these carried out per million inhabitants.

The Vice Minister of Health, Luis Francisco Sucre, highlighted that 85% of the new positive cases have been detected in the provinces of Panama, which includes the capital, and the adjoining Panama West, where outbreaks of the disease were identified and in Consequently, strong restrictions on mobility remain.

Panama is experiencing a resurgence of COVID-19 with record numbers of daily cases in the last week, which led the authorities to reimplant mobility restrictions by gender and identification number from June 8 in the capital and in Panama West, the most populous provinces in the country.

The vice minister also reported that two private companies donated 19 fans to the State for use in hospitals.

On the other hand, the Government announced on Monday an alliance with the Specialized Higher Technical Institute (ITSE) and the Coursera platform so that 250,000 Panamanians affected by the pandemic can carry out 3,800 virtual courses and 400 specializations.

The Government distributes food bags and a 70 euros monthly bonus to a part of those affected by the pandemic, which will bring down the economy of Panama by at least 2% this year and will trigger unemployment and informality, which before the crises stood at 7.1% and 44.9%, respectively.

Panama divided its economic reopening into six blocks, two of which, involving fishing, internet sales, industry, banking and technical services, were activated on May 13 and June 1. EFE
 
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Source: https://www.telemetro.com/nacionale...9-y-alcanza-los-26-030-contagios/2974947.html

Panama reports 808 new cases of COVID-19 and reaches 26,030 infections
Catherine Perea • Jun 21, 2020 - 06:08 PM

In the last 24 hours, Panama registered 8 deaths and 808 new cases of COVID-19, reported the Ministry of Health (Minsa).

With these figures, the country reached 501 deaths, which implies a lethality of 2.0% and 26,030 accumulated cases of this virus.

14,359 recovered patients are counted.

In home isolation there are 10,446 patients, of whom 9,708 are at home and 738 in hotels, while 724 are hospitalized, of whom 595 are in the ward and 129 in the intensive care unit.

Given the increase in cases in recent weeks, the Minsa appealed to public awareness and responsibility in order to avoid saturation of the country's health system.

The entity indicated that the adaptation of rooms to recruit positive patients implies a reengineering within public hospitals, which through the coordination with the Social Security Fund (CSS) has been strengthening the provision of beds, supplies, essential equipment, resource for the care of patients with COVID-19.

The Ministry also reported that the Health Minister Rosario Turner participated in a meeting at the Operational Center for Communicative Traceability Control COVID-19, where she was informed of the progress of the action plan that is being executed to increase actions to detect early cases of COVID-1-9.

From this operations center, inter-institutional aid, active search of cases have been coordinated and 4345 people who are in home isolation have been followed up as part of one of the strategies established for medical care.

On the other hand, the Minsa reported that the National Institute of Mental Health of Panama (INSAM) has received, in the period between April 15 and June 16, 1242 calls, through the telephone lines of “Apoyo en INSAM Mental Health ”and line 9-11.
 
On June 22, Panama reported 722 new cases for a total of 26752. As well, 20 new deaths were reported, for a total of 521. https://twitter.com/MINSAPma/status/1275226039606747137/photo/2
Today, June 23, Panama reported 15 deaths, for a total of 536. https://twitter.com/MINSAPma/status/1275583695727071233/photo/1
The Ministry of Health reported 27,314 cases, an increase of 562. https://twitter.com/MINSAPma/status/1275583678161305603/photo/1
 
June 24, 2020. Panama Report.
New cases: 716
Total cases: 28030
New deaths: 11
Total deaths: 547
Recovered: 14794
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June 25, 2020. Panama.
New cases: 1007
Total cases: 29037
Active Cases: 13673
Total Deaths: 564
Total Tests:117266
New Tests: 3224
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New Deaths: 17
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Update for June 26, 2020
New cases: 868
Active cases: 14060
Total cases: 29905
New deaths: 11
Total deaths: 575
Recovered: 15270
Tests: 120303
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update for June 27, 2020
New cases: 753
Active cases: 14696
Total cases: 30658
New deaths: 17
Total deaths: 592
Recovered: 15370
Tests: 122668
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https://twitter.com/MINSAPma/status/1277027818845724672/photo/1 for more detailed information on today's deaths (hospital, sex, age, risk factors)
https://twitter.com/MINSAPma/status/1277027800030105600/photo/1 for deaths by age group, cases by age group, general and ICU hospitalizations, numbers of people in isolation, tests per million
 
Update for June 28, 2020. Panama reports 31686 cases and 604 deaths
New cases: 1028
Active cases: 15612
Total cases: 31686
New deaths: 12
Total deaths: 604
Recovered: 15470
Tests: 125570
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https://twitter.com/MINSAPma/status/1277385932862349314/photo/1 for deaths by age group, cases by age group, general and ICU hospitalizations, numbers of people in isolation, tests per million
 
June 29 2020. Panama reports 32785 cases and 620 deaths
New cases: 1099
Active cases: 16570
Total cases: 32785
New deaths: 16
Total deaths: 620
Recovered: 15595
Tests: 128795
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