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In Bogotá there will be a dry law from December 23 to 27. In Colombia, 12,526 new cases were reported.
Today, December 22, the Ministry of Health reported 12,526 new cases of coronavirus and 251 deaths, of which 219 belong to previous days. . With these figures, the country reaches a total of 1,530,593 cases since the pandemic began and 40,931 deaths. The number of people recovered is 1,394,374.
First results of seroprevalence studies
The numbers of people infected by the new coronavirus that the National Institute of Health presents day after day is just one part of the true dimension of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in our country. For one simple reason: not everyone who gets infected gets a diagnostic test.
But for epidemiologists it is very important to know the true percentage of people who may have been infected. That depends on adjusting the surveillance and control measures.
Yesterday, after several months of launching a study in which random samples were made to estimate the infected population, the results were known in five cities, including Bogotá.
According to the report delivered by the government, it is estimated that in the capital of the country 30% of the inhabitants, 2,029,250 people, have already been infected. In Bucaramanga a similar figure was observed, 32%, which corresponds to 167,248 people. In Villavicencio, another of the cities evaluated, a 34% equivalent to 75,716 people was registered. Cúcuta has 40% of infections.
The highest of the cities reported today, and in line with a study reported by local researchers a few weeks ago, was Montería with a percentage of 59%.
On November 26, the estimates for Leticia (59%), Barranquilla (55%) and Medellín (27%) had been revealed. (Here: The coronavirus has already infected 30% of Bogota citizens)
Colombians skeptical of the vaccine
The National Administrative Department of Statistics (Dane) revealed the most recent report of its social pulse survey, a report that provides information on the perception and status of citizenship in different fields. This year the survey also collected data on the pandemic. He found that 34% of Colombians are very concerned about catching the coronavirus, 31% are a little concerned, 4% are indifferent, 21% are somewhat concerned and 9.3% are not at all concerned.
In addition, it revealed that, in November 2020, only 55.8% of Colombians reported being interested in applying the COVID-19 vaccine if it is available, and 44.2% would not be interested. (Read: Only 55% of Colombians would be interested in applying the vaccine against COVID-19)
More doubts than certainties about the UK’s new SARS-CoV2 variant
Although the new variant of the UK virus is already known to arise from 17 sudden mutations, the effect these mutations could have on virus transmission and mortality is not very clear. Experts agree that while it is cause for concern, do not panic. (Here: Everything you need to know about the UK’s new SARS-CoV2 variant)
Faced with the closure of borders and the cancellation of flights by several countries, including Colombia, the doubts and fears of the British are beginning to emerge. (Read: United Kingdom: British fears of border closures due to the new virus)
