Covid 19 Updates

Friday 17th April

Details: Category: Covid 19 Updates; Published: Friday, 17 April 2020 14:48; Written by Michael Halligan

The minister for Health & Families for the Junta de Andalusia, Jesus Aguirre, has confirmed that 10,260 PCR tests have been carried out on Health care workers in Andalusia since the start of the crisis. The majority of the tests were carried out on women 7,510 and the rest on men 2,750. From these tests 8,182 have tested negative and 2,078 positive cases. A total of 2.51% of the Andalusian health care workforce have either been in quarantine or isolated and 57 of these have recovered.

There has been a total of 5,252 new cases declared today and the total confirmed cases is now at 188,068. The number of deaths has now reached 19,498. The number of people who have recovered is 72,963.

Meanwhile in Andalusia there are 11,053 confirmed cases of which 5,298 have needed hospitalisation and 675 have needed intensive care. Andalusia has also found 381 cases where patients have little or no symptoms of Covid19. As of 21.00 yesterday there are 1,372 patients confirmed with Covid-19 in hospital and 315 of those are in intensive care. There have been 940 deaths (Malaga 214, Jaen 129, Granada 191, Cordoba 70, Cadiz 71, Seville 197, Almeria 39, Huelva 29). In Seville there are 2,278 cases and 1012 of those required hospitalization with 138 in intensive care. There have been 197 deaths while 416 have recovered.

In Andalusia there have been a total of 940 deaths so far. A total 2,790 patients have recovered.

In Huelva there are 352 cases, this being an increase of 5 new cases today, 201 have been hospitalized with 29 in intensive care. Sadly, one new death was reported today so total is now 29. The good news is 89 have now recovered from the virus.

Thursday 16th April

Details: Category: Covid 19 Updates; Published: Thursday, 16 April 2020 14:52; Written by Michael Halligan

Spain has now doubled the number of tests it is carrying out,from 20,000 to 40,000 tests per day. Today’s figures show an increase again in the number of confirmed cases. Dr Fernando Simon Soria, Director of the Centre for Coordination of Health Alerts and Emergencies for the Ministry of Health has explained that this increase is down to the doubling of testing and that 1,312 of these confirmed cases are showing antibodies to the virus. He also pointed out with the doubling of tests it was now easier to locate, identify and isolate confirmed cases where necessary.

The Vice President of the Junta de Andalucia, Juan Marin, held a video conference today with the Tourism Board to prepare the plan to boost the tourism sector after the Covid19 health crisis has passed. It has been calculated that Andalusia will lose 4,700 million euros for the period of March to May 2020. The main objective of this plan is to reduce the impact of the crisis on tourism companies, incentivise employment, and promote and reposition Andalusia as a preferential and safe tourist destination. Over 2.25 million euros have been made available to promote tourism within Andalusia and also to attract tourists within Spain. The second phase with a budget of 4.37 million will be to promote Andalusia in the international tourism markets and will more than likely start in October.

There has been a total of 5,183 new cases declared today and the total confirmed cases is now at 182,816. The number of deaths has now reached 19,130. The number of people who have recovered is 74,797.

Meanwhile in Andalusia there are 10,807 confirmed cases of which 5,226 have needed hospitalisation and 671 have needed intensive care. Andalusia has also found 215 cases where patients have little or no symptoms of Covid19. As of 21.00 yesterday there are 1,545 patients confirmed with Covid-19 in hospital and 334 of those are in intensive care. There have been 912 deaths (Malaga 211, Jaen 128, Granada 187, Cordoba 63, Cadiz 68, Seville 189, Almeria 38, Huelva 28). In Seville there are 2,223 cases and 992 of those required hospitalization with 138 in intensive care. There have been 189 deaths while 402 have recovered.

In Andalusia there have been a total of 912 deaths so far. A total 2,634 patients have recovered.

In Huelva there are 347cases, this being an increase of 3 new cases today, 200 have been hospitalized with 30 in intensive care. Sadly, one new death was reported today so total is now 28. The good news is 73 have now recovered from the virus.

Wednesday 15th April 2020

Details: Category: Covid 19 Updates; Published: Wednesday, 15 April 2020 15:55; Written by Michael Halligan

The Army have today carried out disinfection services in Ayamonte namely at the Lerdo Tejada Nursing Home, Aprosca and Calle Santa Clara. A total of 10 soldiers carried out the disinfection under the orders of Joaquin Sanchez Leon, Chief Lieutenant of the Veterinary service in Camposoto training school, in San Fernando,Cadiz. The Mayor of Ayamonte, Natalia Santos, welcomed their presence and said it was addition to the disinfection labours already being carried out in Ayamonte. The soldiers used a thermo-nebuliser which creates a very fine mist/fog which allows the disinfectant to reach all areas.

There has been a total of 4,978 new cases declared today and the total confirmed cases is now at 177,633. The number of deaths has now reached 18,579. The number of people who have recovered is 70,853.

Meanwhile in Andalusia there are 10,595 confirmed cases of which 5,147 have needed hospitalisation and 665 have needed intensive care. Andalusia has also found 169 cases where patients have little or no symptoms of Covid19. As of 21.00 yesterday there are 1,545 patients confirmed with Covid-19 in hospital and 343 of those are in intensive care. There have been 865 deaths (Malaga 201, Jaen 115, Granada 181, Cordoba 59, Cadiz 62, Seville 182, Almeria 38, Huelva 27). In Seville there are 2,159 cases and 982 of those required hospitalization with 136 in intensive care. There have been 182 deaths while 327 have been cured.

In Andalusia there have been a total of 865 deaths so far. A total 2,224 patients have now been declared cured.

In Huelva there are 344 cases, this being an increase of 7 new cases today, 185 have been hospitalized with 27 in intensive care. No new deaths were reported today so total remains at 27. The good news is 62 have now been declared cured.

Update Tuesday 14th April

Details: Category: Covid 19 Updates; Published: Tuesday, 14 April 2020 16:26; Written by Michael Halligan

The use of the rapid test has now arrived in Ayamonte with the nursing home Lerdo de Tejada being the first to be tested. The great news is that both staff and residents all tested negative. The good news continues as the Aprosca Centre was also tested and again both staff and residents all tested negative. The first batches of masks were also distributed this morning by the Guardia Civil, Local police and civil protection services at the bus station to people using public transport. The people who have not stopped working in all this time: the farmers and fruit pickers were also given masks. It is expected that by the end of this week masks will be readily available for the general public from local pharmacies. However, the majority of these masks are hygienic masks which give some level of protection but personally I feel they are more to stop the spread from asymptomatic carriers.

There has been a total of 3,045 new cases declared today and the total confirmed cases is now at 172,541. The number of deaths has now reached 18,056. The number of people who have recovered is 67,504.

Meanwhile in Andalusia there are 10,306 confirmed cases of which 5,054 have needed hospitalisation and 631 have needed intensive care. Andalusia has also found 114 cases where patients have little or no symptoms of Covid19. As of 21.00 yesterday there are 1,662 patients confirmed with Covid-19 in hospital and 358 of those are in intensive care. There have been 836 deaths (Malaga 184, Jaen 111, Granada 180, Cordoba 58, Cadiz 60, Seville 178, Almeria 38, Huelva 27). In Seville there are 2,083 cases and 971 of those required hospitalization with 129 in intensive care. There have been 178 deaths while 294 have been cured.

In Andalusia there have been a total of 836 deaths so far. A total 2,032 patients have now been declared cured.

In Huelva there are 337 cases, this being an increase of 6 new cases today, 177 have been hospitalized with 27 in intensive care. No new deaths were reported today so total remains at 27. The good news is 61 have now been declared cured.

Update Monday 13th April

Details: Category: Covid 19 Updates; Published: Monday, 13 April 2020 16:27; Written by Michael Halligan

There has been a total of 3,477 new cases declared today and the total confirmed cases is now at 169,496. The number of deaths has now reached 17,489. The number of people who have recovered is 64,727.

Meanwhile in Andalusia there are 10,187 confirmed cases of which 4,993 have needed hospitalisation and 621 have needed intensive care. As of 21.00 yesterday there are 1,656 patients confirmed with Covid-19 in hospital and 366 of those are in intensive care, these figures are exactly like yesterday. There have been 815 deaths (Malaga 183, Jaen 107, Granada 170, Cordoba 56, Cadiz 60, Seville 177, Almeria 35, Huelva 27). In Seville there are 2,066 cases and 964 of those required hospitalization with 128 in intensive care. There have been 177 deaths while 275 have been cured.

In Andalusia there have been a total of 815 deaths so far. A total 1,967 patients have now been declared cured.

In Huelva there are 331 cases, this being an increase of 3 new cases today, 171 have been hospitalized with 27 in intensive care. Sadly, one new death was reported today bringing the total to 27. The good news is 61 have now been declared cured.

Easter Sunday 12th April 2020

Details: Category: Covid 19 Updates; Published: Sunday, 12 April 2020 16:14; Written by Michael Halligan

There has been a total of 4,167 new cases declared today and the total confirmed cases is now at 166,019. The number of patients in intensive care is was not published today by the ministry for health as they continue consolidating figures for Madrid, Galicia, Castilla y Leon and Castilla la Mancha. The number of deaths has now reached 15,238. The number of people who have recovered is 62,391.

Meanwhile in Andalusia there are 10,006 confirmed cases of which 4,950 have needed hospitalisation and 619 have needed intensive care. As of 21.00 yesterday there are 1,656 patients confirmed with Covid-19 in hospital and 366 of those are in intensive care. There have been 799 deaths (Malaga 183, Jaen 105, Granada 165, Cordoba 56, Cadiz 59, Seville 169, Almeria 36, Huelva 26). In Seville there are 2,034 cases and 955 of those required hospitalization with 127 in intensive care. There have been 169 deaths while 247 have been cured.

In Andalusia there have been a total of 799 deaths so far. A total 1,838 patients have now been declared cured.

In Huelva there are 329 cases, this being an increase of 19 new cases today, 169 have been hospitalized with 27 in intensive care. Sadly, four new deaths were reported today bringing the total to 26. The good news is 61 have now been declared cured.

Update Saturday 11th April

Details: Category: Covid 19 Updates; Published: Saturday, 11 April 2020 18:23; Written by Michael Halligan

Ayamonte Town Hall have incorporated a new vehicle to spray the streets with Hypochlorite (Bleach). The van carries a 600lt sprayer which will add to the current fleet of public and private vehicles which have been spraying the neighbourhood and areas of high footfall (shops, pharmacy) throughout Ayamonte.

There has been a total of 4,830 new cases declared today and the total confirmed cases is now at 161,852. The number of patients in intensive care is was not published today by the ministry for health as they continue consolidating figures for Madrid, Galicia, Castilla y Leon and Castilla la Mancha. The number of deaths has now reached 15,238. The number of people who have recovered is 59,109.

Meanwhile in Andalusia there are 9,712 confirmed cases of which 4,808 have needed hospitalisation and 602 have needed intensive care. As of 21.00 yesterday there are 1,762 patients confirmed with Covid-19 in hospital and 381 of those are in intensive care. There have been 737 deaths (Malaga 170, Jaen 96, Granada 157, Cordoba 49, Cadiz 52, Seville 159, Almeria 32, Huelva 22). In Seville there are 1,947 cases and 922 of those required hospitalization with 126 in intensive care. There have been 159 deaths while 221 have been cured.

In Andalusia there have been a total of 737 deaths so far. A total 1,630 patients have now been declared cured.

In Huelva there are 310 cases, this being an increase of 2 new cases today, 165 have been hospitalized with 26 in intensive care. Sadly, one new death was reported today bringing the total to 22. The good news is 57 have now been declared cured.

Good Friday Update

Details: Category: Covid 19 Updates; Published: Friday, 10 April 2020 19:39; Written by Michael Halligan

The Minister for Health, Salvador Illa, in a press conference this afternoon spoke about the use of masks as on Monday 13th April when some sectors can return to work. The minister recommended that workers wear masks while using public transport and that this coming Monday masks will be available at bus stations and train stations around the country. This evening, at some time, I expect the ministry of Health to publish their guidelines for worker returning to the workplace on Monday but personally I think they will follow the guidelines already laid down by the ECDC (European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control)

The use of medical face masks by healthcare workers must be given priority over the use in the community.
The use of face masks in public may serve as a means of source control to reduce the spread of the infection in the community by minimising the excretion of respiratory droplets from infected individuals who have not yet developed symptoms or who remain asymptomatic. It is not known how much the use of masks in the community can contribute to a decrease in transmission in addition to the other countermeasures.
The use of face masks in the community could be considered, especially when visiting busy, closed spaces, such as grocery stores, shopping centres, or when using public transport, etc.
The use of non-medical face masks made of various textiles could be considered, especially if – due to supply problems – medical face masks must be prioritised for use as personal protective equipment by healthcare workers.
This is based on limited indirect evidence supporting the use of non-medical face masks as a means of source control.
The use of face masks in the community should be considered only as a complementary measure and not as a replacement for established preventive measures, for example physical distancing, respiratory etiquette, meticulous hand hygiene and avoiding touching the face, nose, eyes and mouth.
Appropriate use of face masks is key for the effectiveness of the measure and can be improved through education campaigns.
Recommendations on the use of face masks in the community should carefully take into account evidence gaps, the supply situation, and potential negative side effects.

There has been a total of 4,576 new cases declared today and the total confirmed cases is now at 157,022. The number of patients in intensive care is was not published today by the ministry for health as they continue consolidating figures for Madrid, Galicia, Castilla y Leon and Castilla la Mancha. The number of deaths has now reached 15,238. The number of people who have recovered is 55,668.

Meanwhile in Andalusia there are 9,510 confirmed cases of which 4,715 have needed hospitalisation and 582 have needed intensive care. As of 21.00 yesterday there are 1,753 patients confirmed with Covid-19 in hospital and 389 of those are in intensive care. There have been 691 deaths (Malaga 154, Jaen 92, Granada 148, Cordoba 48, Cadiz 49, Seville 150, Almeria 29, Huelva 21). In Seville there are 1,887 cases and 900 of those required hospitalization with 124 in intensive care. There have been 150 deaths while 200 have been cured.

In Andalusia there have been a total of 691 deaths so far. A total 1,437 patients have now been declared cured.

In Huelva there are 310 cases, this being an increase of 2 new cases today, 165 have been hospitalized with 26 in intensive care and 21 deaths. The good news is 48 have now been declared cured.

Update Thursday 9th April

Details: Category: Covid 19 Updates; Published: Thursday, 09 April 2020 15:53; Written by Michael Halligan

The Ministry for Health who publish the an update every day on Covid-19 also publish a breakdown of the spread per age group and as the sample they use is now over one hundred thousand I thought it was time to republish the data.

What I would like to point out is that 86.7% of all deaths are patients over 70 but that 64.7% of all intensive care beds are taken up by people under 70. We all know that our elders are the most affected by this virus but it is very important to note that younger people who are exposed to a high viral charge can easily end up in intensive care too. Please have a look at the various graphs below.

There has been a total of 5,756 new cases declared today and the total confirmed cases is now at 152,446. The number of patients in intensive care is was not published today by the ministry for health as they continue consolidating figures for Madrid, Galicia, Castilla y Leon and Castilla la Mancha. The number of deaths has now reached 15,238. The number of people who have recovered is 52,165.

Meanwhile in Andalusia there are 9,261 confirmed cases of which 4,599 have needed hospitalisation and 538 have needed intensive care. As of 21.00 yesterday there are 1,986 patients confirmed with Covid-19 in hospital and 406 of those are in intensive care. There have been 652 deaths (Malaga 147, Jaen 84, Granada 142, Cordoba 45, Cadiz 45, Seville 141, Almeria 27, Huelva 21). In Seville there are 1,825 cases and 874 of those required hospitalization with 114 in intensive care. There have been 141 deaths while 191 have been cured.

In Andalusia there have been a total of 652 deaths so far. A total 1,193 patients have now been declared cured.

In Huelva there are 308 cases, this being an increase of 12 new cases today, 159 have been hospitalized with 25 in intensive care. Sadly, another death has been reported today bringing the total to 21. The good news is 40 have now been declared cured.

Update Wednesday 8th April

Details: Category: Covid 19 Updates; Published: Wednesday, 08 April 2020 16:40; Written by Michael Halligan

There has been a total of 6,180 new cases declared today and the total confirmed cases is now at 146,690. The total number of patients in intensive care was not published today by the Ministry for Health as they are consolidating figures for Madrid, Valencia and Castilla y Leon. The number of deaths has now reached 14,555. The number of people who have recovered is 48,201.

Meanwhile in Andalusia there are 8,997 confirmed cases of which 4,463 are in hospital and 520 are intensive care. There have been 605 deaths (Malaga 140, Jaen 72, Granada 138, Cordoba 42, Cadiz 36, Seville 131, Almeria 26, Huelva 20). In Seville there are 1,757 cases and 836 of those required hospitalization with 109 in intensive care. There have been 131 deaths while 158 have been cured.

In Andalusia there have been a total of 605 deaths so far. A total 1,041 patients have now been declared cured.

In Huelva there are 296 cases, this being an increase of 4 new cases today, 154 have been hospitalized with 25 in intensive care. Sadly, another four deaths have been reported today bringing the total to 20. The good news is 41 have now been declared cured.

Update Tuesday 6th April

Details: Category: Covid 19 Updates; Published: Tuesday, 07 April 2020 16:33; Written by Michael Halligan

Many people have asked me, what is being used to disinfect the streets apart from bleach and in today’s press conference the Chief of Defence Staff, Miguel Angel Villarroya, went into detail how they disinfect the Nursing Homes. Here is a summary of what they do and some additional information I have added to clarify. The nursing home staff are first consulted about how they work and where residents are and how they use the installations. A team made up of 5 people then start the disinfection process (the bigger the installation the more teams that are needed). They first spray or wipe down any fixed items with a disinfectant which has a base of hydrogen Peroxide (Most people will have oxygenated water in their houses, this is a form of hydrogen Peroxide or stronger formats in form of hair bleach). Then large-scale nebulisers are used to create a fine mist that falls on all the surfaces, the point is to moisten the surface not to wet it fully. The teams then leave instructions with the staff how to maintain areas and leave. Today the army will disinfect 192 nursing homes and bring the total to 2733 disinfected and each nursing home takes between two to four hours to disinfect.

There has been a total of 5,478 new cases declared today and the total confirmed cases is now at 140,510. The number of patients in intensive care is 7,069 and the number of deaths has now reached 13,798. The number of people who have recovered is 43,208.

Meanwhile in Andalusia there are 8,767 confirmed cases of which 4,335 are in hospital and 499 are intensive care. There have been 528 deaths (Malaga 125, Jaen 53, Granada 128, Cordoba 39, Cadiz 32, Seville 112, Almeria 23, Huelva 16). In Seville there are 1,713 cases and 811 of those required hospitalization with 104 in intensive care. There have been 112 deaths while 105 have been cured.

In Andalusia there have been a total of 528 deaths so far. A total 900 patients have now been declared cured.

In Huelva there are 292 cases, this being an increase of 4 new cases today, 147 have been hospitalized with 25 in intensive care, the number of deaths remains at 16. The good news is 19 have now been declared cured.

Update Monday 6th April

Details: Category: Covid 19 Updates; Published: Monday, 06 April 2020 17:39; Written by Michael Halligan

The Provincial Council at the request of the Mayor of Ayamonte, Natalia Santos, have carried out the disinfection of the nursing home Lerdo de Tejada and APROSCA (Centre for parents and protectors of children and adults with intellectual disabilities). This is part of the preventive measures adapted by the Town Hall which has also seen the local neighbourhoods disinfected over recent days.

There has been a total of 4,273 new cases declared today and the total confirmed cases is now at 135,032. The number of patients in intensive care is 6,931 and the number of deaths has now reached 13,055. The number of people who have recovered is 40,437.

Meanwhile in Andalusia there are 8,581 confirmed cases of which 4,227 are in hospital and 489 are intensive care. There have been 491 deaths (Malaga 121, Jaen 52, Granada 114, Cordoba 37, Cadiz 31, Seville 97, Almeria 23, Huelva 16). In Seville there are 1,663 cases and 778 of those required hospitalization with 101 in intensive care. There have been 97 deaths while 95 have been cured.

In Andalusia there have been a total of 491 deaths so far. A total 798 patients have now been declared cured.

In Huelva there are 288 cases, this being an increase of 9 new cases today, 143 have been hospitalized with 25 in intensive care. Sadly, five more deaths have been reported today to bring the total to 16. The good news is 18 have now been declared cured.

Update Sunday 5th April

Details: Category: Covid 19 Updates; Published: Sunday, 05 April 2020 17:22; Written by Michael Halligan

The intensive care units in Andalusia have seen a jump of 110 new patients today alone, Huelva had 11 yesterday and that jumped to 25 today. This is why the Junta de Andalusia activated the plan 9000 earlier this week. Intensive care numbers and deaths are about a week to 10 days behind the confirmed cases numbers.

The President of Andalusia, Juan Moreno pointed out that although we have difficult days ahead, since yesterday Andalusia has more cured patients than deaths. He quickly pointed out that it is too early to say we have reached the peak in Andalusia, but the data is promising with 655 people cured. The President said “In Andalusia we will continue with the policy to anticipate the facts, faithful to the conviction that prevention is better than cure”.

There has been a total of 6,023 new cases declared today and the total confirmed cases is now at 130,759. The number of patients in intensive care is 6,861 and the number of deaths has now reached 12,418. The number of people who have recovered is 38,080.

Meanwhile in Andalusia there are 8,301 confirmed cases of which 4,107 are in hospital and 474 are intensive care. There have been 470 deaths (Malaga 118, Jaen 49, Granada 114, Cordoba 32, Cadiz 31, Seville 93, Almeria 22, Huelva 11). In Seville there are 1,602 cases and 747 of those required hospitalization with 100 in intensive care. There have been 93 deaths while 82 have been cured.

In Andalusia there have been a total of 470 deaths so far. A total 665 patients have now been declared cured.

In Huelva there are 279 cases, this being an increase of 5 new cases today, 140 have been hospitalized with 25 in intensive care and there have been eleven deaths. The good news is 18 have now been declared cured.

Update Saturday 4th April

Details: Category: Covid 19 Updates; Published: Saturday, 04 April 2020 17:56; Written by Michael Halligan

The President of Spain, Pedro Sanchez, has announced today that the lockdown will be extended until April 26th. The President spoke of how the Spanish people had saved lives by staying at home and that we had achieved the first stage of the battle, reaching the peak without the health service collapsing all over Spain. He said over the next few days we would pass the peak of the curve but our health system needed this extra time to recover so it could take care of the people struck down by Covid -19 but also to be able to attend to patients who have other health problems. The President Pedro Sanchez said “We have taken very harsh indispensable measures. We need to keep them. They are very difficult for everyone, they will test our serenity, frenetic days for many which will force us to make unthinkable decisions, for many these are the most difficult days of our life. This new extension will have to be approved in Congress early next week but this step will be purely administrative as Pablo Casado the leader of the Partido Popular and the main opposition to the PSOE in Spain has already confirmed his agreement to the extension. The government are working on a plan for how we will come out of this lockdown and restart both social and economic activity.

There has been a total of 7,026 new cases declared today and the total confirmed cases is now at 124,736. The number of patients in intensive care is 6,532 and the number of deaths has now reached 11,744. The number of people who have recovered is 34,219.

Meanwhile in Andalusia there are 7,869 confirmed cases of which 3,896 are in hospital and 364 are intensive care. There have been 426 deaths (Malaga 110, Jaen 46, Granada 105, Cordoba 30, Cadiz 27, Seville 75, Almeria 22, Huelva 11). In Seville there are 1,535 cases and 712 of those required hospitalization with 68 in intensive care. There have been 68 deaths while 53 have been cured.

In Andalusia there have been a total of 376 deaths so far. A total 258 patients have now been declared cured.

In Huelva there are 274 cases, this being an increase of 37 new cases today, 132 have been hospitalized with 11 in intensive care. Sadly, one more death has been reported in Huelva bringing the total to eleven. The good news is eight have now been declared cured.

Update Friday 3rd April

Details: Category: Covid 19 Updates; Published: Friday, 03 April 2020 16:51; Written by Michael Halligan

A ventilator called “Andalucia Repira / Andalusia breathes” which has been designed by a number of professionals in Andalusia has passed its second test on a real patient in the Virgen de las Nieves hospital in Granada. Earlier the same ventilator had passed laboratory tests and its first human trial on a patient in a Hospital in Antequera, Malaga. The ventilator which can be built within two hours has two more tests to pass before it can be certified for use in Andalusian hospitals. The first is a test to make sure it does not cause any inference with other machines in intensive care (electromagnetic) and another test will be a stress test over 48 hours. The news comes after Hersill the main producer of ventilators in Spain has confirmed that it will now produce 100 ventilators a day, when they normally produce 10 a day. The company based in Mostoles in Madrid was established in 1973 and will produce 5000 ventilators for use all over Spain in April.

There has been a total of 7,472 new cases declared today and the total confirmed cases is now at 117,710. The number of patients in intensive care is 6,416 and the number of deaths has now reached 10,935. The number of people who have recovered is 30,513.

Meanwhile in Andalusia there are 7,374 confirmed cases of which 3,673 are in hospital and 338 are intensive care. There have been 376 deaths (Malaga 98, Jaen 43, Granada 93, Cordoba 25, Cadiz 22, Seville 65, Almeria 20, Huelva 10). In Seville there are 1,462 cases and 611 of those required hospitalization with 60 in intensive care. There have been 57 deaths while 30 have been cured.

In Andalusia there have been a total of 376 deaths so far. A total 258 patients have now been declared cured.

In Huelva there are 237 cases, this being an increase of 13 new cases today, 123 have been hospitalized with 10 in intensive care. Sadly, four more deaths have been reported in Huelva bringing the total to ten. The good news is four have now been declared cured.

Update Thursday 2nd April

Details: Category: Covid 19 Updates; Published: Thursday, 02 April 2020 16:53; Written by Michael Halligan

During today’s press conference, the Chief of Defence Staff Miguel Angel Villarroya pointed out that there are a total of 7,753 defence force workers deployed throughout Spain in 284 towns and cities supporting both police and medical staff. The main job the defence force is doing in terms of support apart from the normal defence force activities is disinfecting critical locations, like hospitals, health centres, train stations, airports and nursing homes. Mr Villarroya pointed out that today they had planned the disinfection of 14 hospitals and 138 nursing homes. The Defence force has to date disinfected 1,831 nursing homes and over 3,300 critical installations since the beginning of the state of emergency. The defence force is also involved in the transport of deceased in Madrid due to undertakers being overwhelmed and yesterday they transported 116 victims to the provisional morgue in the Palacio de Hielo in Madrid. The defence force is also involved in moving patients from hospitals to medicalised hotels where they can continue their recovery and yesterday they transported 101 patients.

There has been a total of 8,102 new cases declared today and the total confirmed cases is now at 110,238. The number of patients in intensive care is 6,092 and the number of deaths has now reached 10,003. The number of people who have recovered is 26,743.

Meanwhile in Andalusia there are 6,792 confirmed cases of which 3,444 are in hospital and 280 are intensive care. There have been 343 deaths (Malaga 93, Jaen 39, Granada 86, Cordoba 25, Cadiz 19, Seville 57, Almeria 18, Huelva 6). In Seville there are 1,371 cases and 611 of those required hospitalization with 60 in intensive care. There have been 57 deaths while 30 have been cured.

In Andalusia there have been a total of 308 deaths so far. A total 182 patients have now been declared cured.

In Huelva there are 224 cases, this being an increase of 29 new cases today, 115 have been hospitalized with 10 in intensive care. Sadly two more deaths have been reported in Huelva bringing the total to six.

Update Wednesday 1st April

Details: Category: Covid 19 Updates; Published: Wednesday, 01 April 2020 17:12; Written by Michael Halligan

Ayamonte Town Hall has published a protocol that must be followed with the residues in Ayamonte during the State of emergency. In homes which are not under quarantine or have a patient declared positive you can recycle your residue as normal. Rubbish should be taken to the bins after 20.00 and any latex gloves must not go into the yellow bins but be deposited into the grey bin with the orange lid.

Should the residue be from a home or patient under quarantined in Ayamonte. You must follow these rules: Normal rubbish bags should be closed properly and deposited in the grey bin with the orange lid. It is forbidden to deposit this rubbish in any other bin or on the road. All residues from a patient including all disposable material should be deposited in plastic bag inside a bin with pedal push lid, no recycling allowed on this material. The bag should be closed properly and inserted in a second rubbish bag next to the exit of the room where the patient is isolated, and any masks or gloves used must be deposited here too. This bag can then be deposited with the domestic waste bag and immediately after you must wash your hands with soap and water for 40-60seconds. All residue must be deposited in the grey bin with the orange lid.

There has been a total of 7,719 new cases declared today and the total confirmed cases is now at 102,136. The number of patients in intensive care is 5,872 and the number of deaths has now reached 9,053. The number of people who have recovered is 22,647.

Meanwhile in Andalusia there are 6,392 confirmed cases of which 3,187 are in hospital and 260 are intensive care. There have been 308 deaths (Malaga 77, Jaen 37, Granada 80, Cordoba 21, Cadiz 17, Seville 55, Almeria 16, Huelva 4). In Seville there are 1215 cases and 536 of those required hospitalization with 57 in intensive care. There have been 55 deaths while 20 have been cured.

In Andalusia there have been a total of 308 deaths so far. A total 182 patients have now been declared cured.

In Huelva there are 195 cases, this being an increase of 18 new cases today, 106 have been hospitalized with 7 in intensive care. The good news is that nine have been sent home from hospital and two have been confirmed cured.

Dr Fernando Simon Soria, Director of the Centre for Coordination of Health Alerts and Emergencies for the Ministry of Health during a press conference today via video link as he was confirmed positive on Monday, said “The data indicates that we are going in the right direction but we will not be able to correctly evaluate until this coming weekend.

Update Tuesday 31st March

Details: Category: Covid 19 Updates; Published: Tuesday, 31 March 2020 16:57; Written by Michael Halligan

Ayamonte Town Hall has started the second phase of disinfection of the neighborhoods: Costa Esuri, Punta del Moral, Canela, Pozo del Camino, Villa Antonia, El Banderín, La Villa, Santa Gadea, the town centre and the Industrial estate. Cointer the company responsible for keeping the streets clean is being helped by local businesses Confortservi, Codelsur, Promolook and two private individuals Juan Virella y Joaquín Constantino. It is important to note that both these companies and people are collaborating in an altuistic form in these chores.

There has been a total of 9,222 new cases declared today and the total confirmed cases is now at 94,417. The number of patients in intensive care is 5,607 and the number of deaths has now reached 8,189. The number of people who have recovered is 19,259.

Meanwhile in Andalusia there are 5,818 confirmed cases of which 2,867 are in hospital and 235 are intensive care. There have been 248 deaths (Malaga 70, Jaen 26, Granada 67, Cordoba 15, Cadiz 14, Seville 36, Almeria 16, Huelva 4). In Seville there are 1119 cases and 500 of those required hospitalization with 53 in intensive care. There have been 36 deaths while 17 have been cured.

In Andalusia there have been a total of 248 deaths so far and 483 patients have recovered and 160 of these have now been declared cured.

In Huelva there are 177 cases, this being an increase of 46 new cases today, 96 have been hospitalized with 7 in intensive care. The good news is that nine have been sent home from hospital and two have been confirmed cured.

Update Monday 30th March

Details: Category: Covid 19 Updates; Published: Monday, 30 March 2020 15:59; Written by Michael Halligan

The Junta de Andalusia have activated today Monday their contingency plan 9000 which ensures that there are 7,750 hospital beds available which is three times what is currently available. In intensive care units 1,030 beds will be made available which is five times more than there is now. The President of Andalucia Juanma Moreno said they were activating the contingency plan now well ahead of the 9000 confirmed cases so that the hospitals can deal with any peak. Juanma Moreno said “ We are not going to allow the coronavirus to run us over, Andalusia is ready and we will continue preparations constantly over the coming weeks ”

There has been a total of 6,398 new cases declared today and the total confirmed cases is now at 85,195. The number of patients in intensive care is 5,231 and the number of deaths has now reached 7,340. The number of people who have recovered is 16,780.

Meanwhile in Andalusia there are 5,405 confirmed cases of which 2,671 are in hospital 216 are intensive care and 2,498 are in quarantine and there have been 236 deaths (Malaga 69, Jaen 23, Granada 56, Cordoba 13, Cadiz 13, Seville 34, Almeria 14, Huelva 4). In Seville there are 1052 cases with 470 of those in hospital, the remaining 548 are in quarantine in their own homes, 34 deaths while 18 have been cured.

In Andalusia there have been a total of 207 deaths so far and 407 patients have recovered and 148 of these have now been declared cured.

In Huelva there are 131 cases, this being an increase of 37 new cases today, 92 are in hospital and 72 are in quarantine in their own homes. The good news is that nine have been sent home from hospital and two have been confirmed cured.

Update Sunday 29th March

Details: Category: Covid 19 Updates; Published: Sunday, 29 March 2020 17:12; Written by Michael Halligan

Dr Fernando Simon Soria, Director of the Centre for Coordination of Health Alerts and Emergencies for the Ministry of Health during a press conference today said that the intensive care units in six autonomous communities are at their limit while another three communities are rapidly reaching capacity. He pointed out that the new stricter measures which come into place on Monday are to try and ensure a margin so that the intensive care units don’t collapse.

There has been a total of 6,546 new cases declared today and the total confirmed cases is now at 78,797. The number of patients in intensive care is 4,907 and the number of deaths has now reached 6,528. The number of people who have recovered is 14,709.

Meanwhile in Andalusia there are 4,682 confirmed cases of which 2,294 are in hospital 201 are intensive care and 2,181 are in quarantine and there have been 207 deaths (Malaga 64, Jaen 20, Granada 57, Cordoba 11, Cadiz 9, Seville 30, Almeria 12, Huelva 4). In Seville there are 912 cases with 397 of those in hospital, the remaining 485 are in quarantine in their own homes, 30 deaths while 17 have been cured.