The General Directorate of Public Health of the Ministry of Health reports that, in the latest update, the number of active cases of coronavirus in Galicia is 885, of which 167 are from the area of ​​A Coruña, 126 in the area of ​​Lugo, 129 in the area. Ourense area, 84 in the Pontevedra area, 161 in the Vigo area, 148 in the Santiago area, and 69 in the Ferrol area.
Of the total number of positive patients, 8 were in the ICU, 145 were in the hospitalization unit, and 732 at home. At the moment, in Galicia, there are a total of 694,090 people cured, recorded 4,136 deaths.
The number of PCRs performed is 4,073,988 and the number of doses of the covid-19 vaccine administered is 7,646,339.
The Xunta continues to work in maximum interdepartmental coordination with the Ministry of Health, also maintaining contact with all the socioeconomic agents in Galicia. In this sense, Health remains on the alert, updating all measures and recommendations and in permanent monitoring.
Use 061 for serious and emergency cases
The Ministry of Health reiterates that citizens should use the number 061 only for emergencies or serious cases. In addition, Sergas has at its disposal the web page where it can consult information addressed to the population, health professionals, and other groups.
Responsible declaration of positive self-test and mask use
People who get a positive result after doing a self-test can report it to the Galego de Saúde Service. Thus, they will be able to do this through the SergasMóbil application.
In the same way, they are reminded of the mandatory nature of the use of the mask in certain interior spaces, such as health centers, services and facilities; pharmacies, and in the case of professionals and visitors to social health centers.
Recommendations
The technicians of the General Directorate of Public Health of the Ministry of Health once again reiterate the recommendations agreed upon between the autonomous communities and the Ministry of Health, and recall that, in general terms, it would be good to adopt self-protection and limitation of diffusion common measure of any respiratory infection, such as the flu.
Therefore, hand hygiene will be extreme, washing them often, especially after coughing or blowing, and the nose and mouth will be covered with a tissue – preferably disposable – when coughing or sneezing, or if a tissue is not available, on the face inside. elbow Also, avoid touching your eyes, nose,e, mouth with your hands.
It is also important to look for proper ventilation in interior spaces, preferably opting for open spaces and trying to avoid crowds.
