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The situation at school – For the ministry, the reopening of schools “continues to be one of the elements to be closely monitored. In the week of September 20, the transmission of the virus in schools has not been verified, although numerous sporadic cases have been identified in conjunction with the reopening of schools “. The high level of care, to which the measures put in place were put (screening, daily temperature detection, procedures for the handling of suspected symptomatic cases in the school environment) contributed to the rapid identification and diagnosis of cases ”.
Increase in cases in ten regions – Ten Regions and Autonomous Provinces reported an increase in diagnosed cases compared to the week prior to September 20. The increase cannot be attributed solely to an increase in imported cases (from a foreign country and / or another Region) or an increase in detection activity. Most of the reported cases (84.2%) continue to contract in the national territory. 27.6% of new infections nationwide were identified through screening activities, while 35.8% through contact tracing activities.
Rt less than 1 to 0.95, mean age 41 years – In the period 3-16 September, the Rt calculated on symptomatic cases is equal to 0.95, less than 1 in its average value for the second consecutive week. However, the ISS explains, the national transmission rate must be interpreted with caution at this particular moment in the epidemic. In fact, Rt calculated on symptomatic cases, while still the most reliable indicator at the regional level and comparable in time to monitor transmissibility, could slightly underestimate the actual transmission of the virus at the national level. Therefore, the national TR must always be interpreted, also taking into account the incidence data. Regarding age, although in the last three weeks there was an increase in the median of reported cases, this week the median age remains stable at 41 years.
Twelve regions with Rt above 1 – But there are twelve Regions with Rt above 1: Abruzzo, Calabria, Campania, FV Giulia, Liguria, Molise, Autonomous Province of Bolzano, Autonomous Province of Trento, Puglia, Sicily, Umbria and Veneto.
The employment rate of intensive care units rises to 3% – At the national level, the occupancy rate for beds in the medical area increased from 4% to 5%, while the occupancy rate for beds in intensive care increased from 2% to 3%, with values higher than 10% in some Regions . Although there are still no signs of health services overload, the observed trend could soon be reflected in increased engagement. In addition, the important and growing commitment of local services (Prevention Departments) to ensure that current outbreaks are identified and investigated promptly is confirmed.
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