Coronavirus, another increase in infections today in Puglia: 249 positives

TOAST – The decrease in the number of Covid-19 positives in Puglia is not mentioned. Even today the cases exceed 200, specifically 249, one more than yesterday, October 8, of the 4595 tests and are divided as follows: 66 in the province of Bari, 6 in the province of Brindisi, 36 in the province de Bat, 87 in the province of Foggia, 24 in the province of Lecce, 27 in the province of Taranto, 3 cases residing outside the region. In the province of Bari there were two deaths, in the Brindisi area the city of Brindisi falls (6-10) while in Fasano, as announced by Mayor Francesco Zaccaria, there are only 3 positive cases with 10 people in quarantine.

444,874 tests have been carried out since the beginning of the emergency in Puglia, 4,960 patients are cured and 3,550 are currently positive cases. The total number of positive Covid cases in Puglia is 9,116, divided as follows: 3,666 in the province of Bari; 835 in the province of Bat; 795 in the province of Brindisi; 2208 in the province of Foggia; 873 in the province of Lecce; 670 in the province of Taranto; 67 attributed to residents outside the region; 2 province of unknown residence.

The Epidemiological Bulletin of the Puglia region 10.9.2020

The situation in the Brindisi area

Declaration Dg Asl Brindisi Giuseppe Pasqualone: “In the province of Brindisi, the Asl Prevention Department has identified six new positives. These are asymptomatic people or with mild symptoms. The follow-up of positives in fiduciary isolation and contact tracing continues.”

Tre almost to Fasano. Mayor Francesco Zaccaria takes stock of the situation: “There are currently only three positives in Fasano, with ten people in quarantine: these figures, in contrast to the worrying national data, mean that all of you are respecting the regulations to contrast the contagion. Thanking what what you are doing, however I want to remind you that only by continuing with this attitude will we avoid an overwhelming increase in cases, except when we are in isolated places without other people around. If we are careful to strictly observe the prescriptions of the government and health authorities, we can contain the virus and live our lives without major restrictions. “

Two cases a Erchie. Mayor Pasqaule Nicolì issued two separate notes to citizens: “I have learned that a positive case of Covid-19 has been recorded in Erchie. His health conditions are not a cause for concern, but as a precaution the subject is hospitalized and the family is in fiduciary isolation. The ASL has activated the health protocols for the reconstruction of contacts. I extend to all a strong invitation to a sense of responsibility, prudence and respect for the rules of daily life between work, school, family and community “.

“Dear citizens, unfortunately I must inform you that a new case of positivity has been registered in a private facility in the area. The ASL has intervened promptly and implemented the obligations provided for in the health protocols. The situation is under control and There are no reasons to be alarmed. We can continue to carry out our daily activities, working and attending public and private schools, with serenity but, with the utmost responsibility, we must accept the only indispensable condition: scrupulously observe the rules that protect us and protect those around us. That is why I reiterate that meetings are prohibited, it is mandatory to wear a mask, even outdoors, to maintain a safe distance, avoid physical contact and disinfect hands. Currently there are two cases of Covid 19. Yes there is more news, I’ll take care of updating you “.

The statements of the other general directors of the local health authorities of Apulia

Statement from Dg Asl Bari Antonio Sanguedolce: “The situation in the province of Bari is constantly monitored and under control, the surveillance activity by the prevention department to trace close contacts continues.”

Statement Dg Asl Bat Alessandro Delle Donne: “In the province of Bat today 36 cases have been registered, but the data is not attributable to a peak but to an asynchronous recording of some data from the last days. Therefore, although there are indications of maximum attention to compliance with contagion containment measures, it should be noted that the data are constant ”.

Declaration of Dg Asl Foggia Vito Piazzolla: “With reference to the positivity reported today in the province of Foggia, in most cases, these are close contacts identified in the context of previously traced family outbreaks. Under the care of the Hygiene Service, certain positivity was also registered in a home for the elderly and two structures for the elderly in the province ”.

Statement from Dg Asl Lecce Rodolfo Rollo: “Of the 24 positive cases registered today in the province of Lecce, a large part, 16, are close contacts of already known positives, 4 returns from abroad and from outside the Region, one person was identified with screening for health services and 3 are symptomatic issues on which the epidemiological investigations of our Prevention Department are underway ”.

Statement from the General Director of Taranto ASL, Stefano Rossi: “A worker from the Arcelor Mittal company (formerly ILVA) tested positive for the Covid-19 swab. The hyssop was necessary yesterday when the man, who works in the coking plant of the old Ilva plant, showed a feverish state and general malaise. According to the protocol, the Prevention Department, together with SPESAL, has activated all the necessary contact location procedures. The Prevention Department, together with the General Directorate of ASL Taranto, constantly monitor the evolution of the situation ”.