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UPDATE GCS: 3,660 new COVID-19 cases; tests processed in last 24 hours - 8,791
A number of 3,660 new cases of people infected with SARS-CoV-2 have been registered in the last 24 hours, following 8,791 tests processed at national level, the Strategic Communication Group (GCS) reported on Monday. These are cases that have not had previously a positive test, the GCS says. In Romania, 517,236 cases of people infected with the novel coronavirus have been confirmed so far.
Coronavirus/ Bucharest ranks first in number of SARS-CoV-2 infections since debut of pandemic, followed by Cluj, Iasi
Most cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection have been recorded so far in Bucharest - 72,434 and in the counties of Cluj - 23,289, Iasi - 21.485, Brasov - 20.309, Timis - 20.253, Prahova - 20.231 and Constanta - 19.118, according to data released on Saturday by the Strategic Communication Group. As many as 1,667 people were positively reconfirmed with COVID-19 following the latest retesting.
Ministry announces first Greek-made rapid coronavirus test
The Development Ministry on Monday announced Greece's first locally produced rapid antigen test for the novel coronavirus, hailing its development as a "major success."
A part of a 2.9-million-euro research program funded by the ministry, the test is the result of cooperation between six research centers and four universities.
Romania's COVID-19 case count rises by 8,499; tests performed in past 24 hours: 35,610
As many as 8,499 new cases of people infected with SARS-CoV-2 in Romania were recorded in the last 24 hours, following 35,610 tests nationwide, the Strategic Communication Group (GCS), the official novel coronavirus communication task force, reported on Friday. These are cases of patients that had not previously tested positive.
Signs of lowering infections in urban centers, but situation remains critical, says health expert
The number of new SARS-CoV-2 infections in Greece appear to be declining but compliance with health measures is crucial to further improve the situation, epidemiologist Gikas Magiorkinis told a daily press briefing on the pandemic on Monday.
Signs of lowering infections in urban centres, but situation remains critical, says health expert
The number of new SARS-CoV-2 infections in Greece appear to be declining but compliance with health measures is crucial to further improve the situation, epidemiologist Gikas Magiorkinis told a daily press briefing on the pandemic on Monday.
Humans infect animals at mink farms; mass culls avoided
Coronavirus cases have been spreading fast among workers at mink farms in the province of Western Macedonia, the hub of Greece's fur industry. Authorities believe it is the humans infecting the mink and not vice versa. So far, both authorities and owners agree that there should be no mass slaughter of animals as happened in Denmark.
Romania's new SARS-CoV-2 case count rises by 5,837; COVID-19 death toll reaches 10,047
As many as 5,837 new cases of people infected with SARS-CoV-2 in Romania were recorded in the last 24 hours, following 20,790 tests nationwide, the Strategic Communication Group (GCS), the official novel coronavirus communication task force, reported on Sunday. These are cases of patients that had not previously tested positive.
GCS: 1,454 new cases of COVID-19 lately take total number to 66,631
As many as 1,454 new cases of people infected with SARS-CoV-2 have been recorded since the last report, following national tests, the Strategic Communication Group (GCS) announced on Thursday. These are cases that have not previously had a positive test, the GCS states. As of Thursday, 66,631 cases of people infected with the novel coronavirus had been confirmed in Romania.
GCS: Romania's SARS-CoV-2 case count rises by 1,415 to 65,177
The Strategic Communication Group (GCS) reports on Wednesday that 1,415 new cases of persons infected with SARS-CoV-2 were recorded over the previous update, following tests done at the national level. These are cases that had not previously tested positive, the GCS mentions. Until Tuesday, 65,177 cases of people infected with the novel coronavirus have been confirmed in Romania.