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During the last week, week 45, a total of 4,069 new cases of covid-19 were found in the Västra Götaland region, an increase of 1,087 cases compared to the previous week.
In a press release Infection control for the region describes the spread of infection as “very large.” Infection control physician Thomas Wahlberg strongly emphasizes the importance of abstaining now from all physical contact between people that is not absolutely necessary.
– Stay home as much as possible, avoid meetings and visits to shopping centers. Infection is increasing, the number of seriously ill people is increasing, and more and more people are in need of medical care. To reduce infection, we must all follow the strictest general advice! it says in the press release.
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With more confirmed cases of infection also increase the need for hospital care. Today, Tuesday, hospitals in the region counted a total of 157 hospitalized patients under treatment for covid-19 infection. 28 are so seriously ill that they are cared for in intensive care units.
– Behavior change is our best chance to stop the infection. We must take our responsibility. Now each of us has the opportunity to make a difference, says Thomas Wahlberg.
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