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Skåne region invites press conference due to covid-19 situation
Time: Tuesday, October 27 at 3:30 p.m.
Site: Dockplatsen 26, Malmö
Participatory: Among others Alf Jönsson, regional director, Eva Melander, infection control doctor and Anneli Hulthén, governor
Live broadcast: Follow the press conference live via Facebook The press conference will also be published later on skane.se
Current figures
Newly found covid-19 cases: 242
Total number of covid-19 cases found: 8,676
Admitted in VAT with a confirmed covid-19: 9
Admitted to the room with a confirmed covid-19: 48
Total number of deaths with covid-19: 290
The number of newly diagnosed covid-19 cases includes all those reported in the last 24 hours, that is, cases reported between 1:00 and 24:00 the previous day. The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases includes all that have been reported since March 2, 2020. Inpatients with COVID-19 in the ward and intensive care unit (IVA), respectively, are a snapshot of the 8 hours of the current day. The distribution of patients between hospitals is presented in the in-depth picture of the situation on the web. The total number of deaths from COVID-19 includes people who have died within 30 days of detecting COVID-19 using a virus test since March 18, 2020.
In Lägesbild covid-19 in Skåne, there are more current figures on sampling, illness cases and hospital occupations.
Advice to the public
- Keep a distance from others, preferably two meters. Avoid large meetings, avoid unnecessary travel, and avoid rush hour traffic
- Wash your hands often, at least 30 seconds with soap and water.
- Cough and sneeze into the armpit.
- If you have cold symptoms, stay home and request a free self-test at 1177.se. If you have Covid-19, you must stay home for at least seven days, including two asymptomatic days.
- Most people get mildly ill and do not need to contact a doctor. Follow the personal care tips at 1177.se. There is also a self-assessment test to assess your symptoms. If breathing is very difficult, call 112.
- Seek care as usual if you become ill or injured. First call your health center or 1177.
- If you have a serious accident or sudden serious illness, you should go to an emergency room. For a life-threatening condition, call 112.
There are several websites with good information:
1177.se
skane.se/coronavirus
The Swedish Public Health Agency
Crisis information
