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Concern was raised in the last days by the increase in cases of positive covid in Coyhaique and Rapa Nui. However, the authorities called for calm.
The Undersecretary of Public Health, Paula Daza, assured that the new cases identified are already “isolated” and that they are working on their traceability.
During this day, the Seremi de Salud de Aysén reported that the region (which is in phase 4 of the “Step by Step” deconfinement plan) presents 36 active cases for a total of 160 accumulated.
“In Aysén we have seen outbreaks, particularly in the commune of Coyhaique. The Seremi de Salud in his locality has made an active search for close contacts,” said Daza.
“These confirmed cases and the close contacts identified have already been isolated. Obviously we have to do a very detailed follow-up, every day, depending on the particular situation of Aysén. Today there are a number of cases that have been identified and the outbreak, “he raised.
From Coyhaique to Rapa Nui
Regarding the situation in Rapa Nui, where the first four infections were reported since last April 15, the health authority indicated that it was due to the return trip of about 260 residents of the island.
“There were more than 260 people who took a preventive PCR before traveling and that PCR was negative. Later, upon arriving there, those 260 people are undergoing a preventive quarantine for 14 days. That was repeated and, of this total , four have been positive “, detailed.
The four cases, he detailed, are absolutely isolated and identified and also the other 260 people who are undergoing a preventive quarantine. “We are going to continue doing this monitoring very closely both on Easter Island and Aysén,” Daza said.
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