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Hariri University Hospital Director Firas Abyad tweeted on his Twitter account, saying: “During the past week, the daily number of Corona patients in intensive care increased by 163 patients (21.7%), while the capacity of Care beds increased by 129 beds (15.4%) during the period. In addition, 404 coronavirus patients died, and many of them are supposed to be in care. The occupancy rate for care beds is now 94.4% “.
5/1 During the past week, the daily number of patients with corona in intensive care increased by 163 (21.7%). While the capacity of care beds increased by 129 beds (15.4%). During the same period, 404 coronavirus patients died and many of them were assumed to be under care. The occupancy rate for a care bed is currently 94.4%.
– Firass Abiad (@firassabiad) January 25, 2021
He added: “Last week, 1220,520 exams were performed on local patients. The average rate of positive exams was 22.3%. After 10 days of strict block with good compliance, there is no clear evidence that the spread of the epidemic is receding. ” But the benefits of the lockdown take time to emerge. “It is too early to pass judgment.”
Abyad noted that “the demand for intensive care beds is expected to increase this week. It is possible that the delay in obtaining care is the reason for the marked increase in the death rate of corona cases during the last 10 days (0 , 75% to 0.84%), and that is. Despite the efforts that are being made to treat some patients at home. “
He revealed that “the UK, despite its struggle with the most contagious corona mutation, and setting records for the number of patients in hospitals, will discuss whether to ask travelers, in addition to a negative PCR test, to undergo quarantined in a hotel. ” In Lebanon, the decision has been made to stop this. “Requirement”.
Abyad concluded by saying: “There is notable general fatigue from the shutdown, and economic sectors have also raised concerns. This is understandable. However, early easing of measures will lead to the loss of any gains that have been made. And In the past, the Arab proverb said: The urgent thing, the land is not cut and there is no camel left.
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