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Another 682 cases of coronavirus found in Sicily in the 24 hours prior to day V, the day they were injected the first doses of vaccine. These are the latest data contained in the usual bulletin published by the Ministry of Health to monitor the progress of the epidemic throughout Italy. On the island, 5,630 swabs were made and processed, with a positivity rate ranging between 8.3% and 12.11%. Fifteen deceased patients: the victims of Covid-19 in Sicily become 2,298.
The new positives registered between Palermo and the province are 38. The distribution of the cases in the other Sicilian provinces is shown below: 163 in Catania, 104 in Messina, 23 in Syracuse, 5 in Trapani, 4 in Caltanissetta and 0 in Ragusa , Agrigento and Enna.
Admissions in Sicilian hospitals of patients who have manifested the symptoms of the virus increased and went from 1,014 to 1,027 (+13). Yesterday there were 14 admissions to intensive care units, for a total of 174 occupied beds (compared to 170 yesterday). The number of current positives stands at 33,167 (-123 compared to the data released in Santo Stefano), but the number of discharged patients also increased (54,151, with an increase of 790 units).
With 1,188,827 smears performed since the start of monitoring to date, a total of 89,616 infections have been discovered. To date, 31,966 people are in home isolation (-140 compared to yesterday). The number of current positives is 33,167.
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V-day, first doses of vaccine injected in Civico
The first vials of the vaccine made by Pfizer were administered to health workers at the Civico, including the head of the emergency room Massimo Geraci. The colleague who heads the Oncology department, Francesco Gervasi, said: “Today begins the largest mass vaccination operation in the history of mankind, I tell everyone to do it.”
After the injection, Dr. Geraci, reassuring those present about the absence of allergic or other reactions to the virus, said: “I do not understand the fatalism of some colleagues. Those who have seen the effects of the virus on their skin.” I can’t help but consider the importance of this day. But we must not lower our guard, we will uphold the same precautionary principles. We had 36 colleagues who were affected by the virus.
A “grandmother” was also vaccinated at an RSA
As scheduled, this afternoon 30 doses of the Covid vaccine were administered to as many people who work or are housed at the RSA “Buon Pastore” in Palermo. (Attached photo). Specifically, the drug was inoculated to 25 guests and 5 operators. The oldest of the newly vaccinated was 93 years old: the old woman reacted very well. In addition to the health workers of the RSA, the operators of the Prevention Department of the ASP of Palermo intervened. The vaccine arrived at the health residence escorted by the Nas carabinieri.
Data for the rest of Italy
The coronavirus epidemic in Italy: today’s bulletin, Sunday, December 27, 2020. There are 8,913 Covid 19 infections reported in Italy today, December 27, according to data contained in the Civil Protection bulletin published by the Ministry of Health. Since yesterday, another 305 deaths have been registered, bringing the total to 71,925 since the beginning of the emergency linked to the epidemic. Since yesterday, another 59,879 swabs have been done.
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