WCC released new report on situation in province

06/27/2021 – 21:01 Santiago

By a declaration and after a further meeting, the Provincial Emergency Committee, led by Governor Zamora, has released a new report on the progress of the second wave of coronavirus in Santiago del Estero.

Here is the full report, in which the bans in force are recalled:

1) Weekly summary (from Monday 21/06 to Sunday 27/06 inclusive):

-The number of cases was 3,028 positive.

-The daily mean of infections during these 7 days was 432.

-The percentage of occupancy of the Covid beds:

a) UTI-UCI: 90%

b) Light and moderate Covid beds: 60%.

2) Preventive measures.

The COE recalls that under the measures which remain in force, they are still suspended:

a) Face-to-face courses throughout the province (only the same ones take place in virtual mode)

b) Collective passenger transport throughout the province.

#) From Monday 28/06 to Friday 02/07 inclusive, the authorized hours of circulation are from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

As for the activities authorized in the circulation calendar, these will be non-essential activities in strict compliance with the protocols in force.

# The community circulation of Covid variants in our province (strains from Manaus, Andina and the United Kingdom), which are much more aggressive, requires us to be extremely cautious, therefore, we urge all citizens to avoid activities that promote viral transmission in prolonged close contacts, such as social gatherings, recalling that they are prohibited, and respecting the protocols established for each activity, as well as the obligation to maintain distance between people, l correct use of masks and standing hand hygiene.