Drop in Covid infections but 37 deaths from June 5-11

New cases of Covid-19 dropped slightly over the week of June 5-11, according to the weekly report by the National Public Health Organization (EODY), published on Thursday.

Hospital admissions for coronavirus (356) also decreased last week, dropping 38% overall compared to the average weekly for admissions during the previous 4 weeks. Meanwhile, the number of new intubations was down 71% compared to the average of new intubations in the previous 4 weeks.

At present, 29 people are intubated with Covid-19, while another 37 died during the week. The median age of those who died was 82 (age range: 56-92).

Weekly sampling of virus loads in urban waste showed a drop in Covid circulation in the four areas checked.

In terms of the flu, there was no case requiring admission to intensive care or any new death reported, during the week in question.

A total of...