Andalusia has reported a doubling in cases (1,536) in the last 24 hours, with Malaga and Seville being the epicentre of this increase with 545 and 407, respectively. Huelva reported the lowest with 12 cases with Almeria next on 47 cases.

Sadly, there were 12 more deaths declared today. Four in Malaga, three in Seville, two in Cordoba and Cadiz, One in Almeria. Bringing the total since the pandemic began in Andalusia to 1,718.

The Andalusian Ministry of Health also reported today on the incidence in the schools as it was one of the major worries for families with school-going kids. The report is up to the 18th of September and states that since schools started back there have been a total of 9 schools closed which is 0.12% of total (7,099 schools).

There have been 168 groups or classrooms which have been closed, which accounts for 0.21% of all classrooms (Total classrooms in Andalusia 78,024). Huelva has had no schools closed but 5 classrooms were closed which accounts for 0.09% of total (5,150). For the moment it seems that the schools are keeping everything under control, long may it last.

Tuesday 21st September report for all the Andalusian Provinces.

 

Huelva has had no new hospitalisations and two of the eight patients continue in intensive care. Sevilla, Malaga & Cadiz have seen a jump in hospitalisations which was to be expected as they have been reporting the most cases recently. And the number of patients declared cured today almost hits one thousand (976).