COVID-19: bed occupancy rate remains high in BH – Gerais

12/04/2020 Brazil



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Indicators point to constant growth in occupancy rates
Indicators point to steady growth in bed occupancy rates and COVID-19 transmission in BH (Photo: Alexandre Guzanshe / EM / DA Press)

OR epidemiological bulletin issued by the City Council of Belo Horizonte this Thursday (3/12), warns of a increase specific nursing and ICU bed occupancy rates for COVID-19. In the last balance made, this Wednesday (02/12), the figures were 43.6% and 41.7%, respectively. On this Thursday, the indicators point to 45.7% (UCI) and 45.5% (ward).

It is worth mentioning that from tera to fourth there was an increase expressive 4.5% in occupancy rates. Even so, the indices are under control as they remain down fifty%.

According to the bulletin, the capital represents 55,039 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus and 1,675 deceased. In the last 24 hours, BH recorded 7 more deaths from COVID-19. No new cases have been registered.

The rate of confirmed cases per 100,000 inhabitants, which was 96.2, went up compared to the last newsletter. This Thursday, the index is at 98.6. The safety margin established by the authorities of 20 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.

The city council takes into account
The city takes into account the SUS network and the supplement (photo: Divulgao / PBH)

On the other hand, the transmission rate has also increased. The indicator that was at 1.04 is now at 1.05. This means that 100 infected people transmit COVID-19 to another 105. The rate remains at the yellow level. To stay at the green security level, the indicator must be below 1.

Or what or coronavrus?

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause respiratory infections. The new coronavirus agent (COVID-19) was discovered in December 2019 in China. The disease can cause infections with symptoms initially similar to colds or mild flu, but with the risk of worsening, which can result in death.

How to COVID-19 transmitted?

Coronavirus transmission generally occurs through the air or through personal contact with contaminated secretions, such as saliva droplets, sneezing, coughing, phlegm, close personal contact, such as touching or shaking hands, contact with contaminated objects or surfaces, followed by contact with mouth, nose or eyes.

How to prevent?

The recommendation is to avoid overcrowding, stay away from those showing symptoms of respiratory infection, wash your hands frequently, cough with your forearm in front of your mouth, and frequently wash your hands with soap and water or gel alcohol after contact. with surfaces. and people. At home, be especially careful against COVID-19.

What are the symptoms of the coronavirus?

Check out the main symptoms of people infected with COVID-19:

  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath and shortness of breath
  • Gastric problems
  • Diarrhea

In severe cases, victims have:

  • Pneumonia
  • Severe acute respiratory syndrome
  • Kidney failure
The types of COVID-19 symptoms are increasing each week as researchers advance in identifying the behavior of the virus.

Myths and truths about the virus

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