RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – There has been a 26.9% decrease in the number of hospitalizations for Covid-19 in São Paulo. Currently, there are 22,319 patients hospitalized, while in March there were 30,549 – 8,230 more than today.
Of the total number of inpatients, 10,556 are in intensive care units, and 11,763 are in wards. The greatest reduction is noted in clinical beds: there were 17,875 a month ago. In the ICU, there were 12,674 inpatients, according to the Health Secretariat.
Despite the drop, the rate of ICU bed occupancy is still high in the state. It currently stands at 80.7% in the state and at 79% in Greater São Paulo.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the state has registered 2,834,321 Covid-19 cases and 92,693 deaths from the disease. Among those infected with the novel coronavirus, 2,483,669 have recovered, and 289,423 have been hospitalized and discharged.
Currently, the Transition Phase of the São Paulo Plan is in effect, adopted due to the reversal of the growth trend in hospitalizations.
Notwithstanding, the Health Secretariat advises the population to keep their distance, wear masks, and keep their hands clean.
Source: Metropoles
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