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COVID-19 - Epidemiological Week 33
COVID-19 - Epidemiological Week 33
14 - 20 August 2022 (Data as of 22-08-2022)
The Public Health department published its weekly Public Health Spotlight on Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases Thursday 25 August 2022.
International Situation
A nine per cent decrease of detected cases was reported over the last week worldwide, with over 5.3 million new cases reported. The number of new deaths (over 14 000) also decreased by 15%, compared to the previous week.
Cayman Islands Local Trends
The number of newly detected cases in Cayman decreased by 44% (148 versus 265 in the previous week), although this was against a decrease in testing rate (-13%).
Hospital Admissions
There was a slight decrease in hospital admissions (7 versus 8) compared to the previous week.
Vaccination
Of the 189 doses of vaccine administered during Epi. Week 33, 79 were fourth dose (boosters).
Key Message
The number of hospital admissions remains low and no increase in deaths is registered, paving the way to repeal of current COVID-19 regulations.
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