Andalusia has reported 2,928 cases in the last 24 hours, with Seville (788) and Granada (735) reporting over half of all new cases. Huelva reported the lowest with 90 cases with Almeria next on 112 cases.

Sadly, there were 29 more deaths declared today. Nine in Seville, Five in Granada, Four in Cadiz, three in Huelva, two in Malaga and one in Jaen. Bringing the total since the pandemic began in Andalusia to 2,126.

Huelva today broke their record for the most new cases declared in a 24 hour period. With 90 cases beating the last high of 64. These cases were spread as follows: Huelva city 21, Lepe 12, Almonte 7, Cartaya 6, Isla Cristina 5, Ayamonte and Palma 4, and Bollullos with 3. It wasn’t a great twenty-four hours either for hospitalizations as four more people were hospitalised bringing the current number of hospitalized patients in Huelva due to Covid-19 to 43.

Friday 16th October report for all the Andalusian Provinces.

 

Huelva has seen Four new hospitalisations and five of the 43 patients are in intensive care. There are currently 1,281 patients in Andalusian hospitals with Covid-19 of which 171 are in intensive care.

 

Granada which has seen a big jump in cases with over 500 cases per 100,000 inhabitants is the first big city in Andalusia to see restrictions imposed. All bars and shops must be closed by 10pm. Public gardens and parks are closed. Indoor sports can only function at 50% of their capacity. Bars and restaurants can only function at 50% of their capacity with a maximum of six people per table interior and exterior. The universities have been closed for two weeks. It is worth noting however that movement within Granada has not been restricted.