Italy Reports 923 New COVID-19 Infections and 17 Deaths in the Last Week as KP Variants Initiate New Surge
Nikhil Prasad Fact checked by:Thailand Medical News Team May 23, 2024 7 months, 10 hours, 56 minutes ago
COVID-19 News: Italy has reported a significant increase in COVID-19 cases and deaths over the past week, driven by the emergence of new KP variants. This
COVID-19 News report provides a detailed analysis of the latest data, trends, and regional impacts.
Italy Reports 923 New COVID-19 Infections and 17 Deaths in the Last Week
Aggregate Weekly Data
New Cases
In the week from May 9 to May 15, Italy recorded 923 new COVID-19 cases, marking a 47.2% increase compared to the previous week (May 2 to May 8). The total number of cases since the start of the pandemic now stands at 26,727,128. On Wednesday, May 15, 143 new cases were reported, a 16.3% increase from the 123 cases reported on the same day the previous week.
Deaths
The death toll has also risen sharply, with 17 deaths reported from May 9 to May 15, an 88.9% increase compared to the previous week. On Wednesday, May 15, there were 2 new deaths, compared to 3 deaths reported on the same day the previous week, indicating a 33.3% decrease in daily deaths over 7 days. The total number of deaths since the start of the pandemic is now 196,553.
Intensive Care Admissions
There were 7 new admissions to intensive care units (ICUs) from May 9 to May 15, a 33.3% increase compared to the previous week. The total number of ICU admissions since the beginning of the pandemic stands at 28. On Wednesday, May 15, there was 1 new ICU admission, the same as the previous week.
Hospitalizations with Symptoms
Hospitalizations for COVID-19 with symptoms have increased slightly, with 25 new cases reported from May 9 to May 15, a 4.6% rise compared to the previous week. The total number of hospitalizations since the start of the pandemic is 568.
Discharged/Recovered
There were 612 recoveries reported from May 9 to May 15, a slight increase of 0.5% compared to the previous week. The total number of recoveries since the pandemic began is 26,375,183.
Currently Positive Cases
The number of currently positive cases stands at 296, a 0.2% increase from the previous week. The total number of currently positive cases since the start of the pandemic is 155,392.
Home Isolation
The number of people in home isolation is 264, a 0.2% increase from the previous week. The total number of people who have been in home isolation since the start of the pandemic is 154,796.
Positivity Rate
From May 9 to May 15, the average positivity rate was 1%, a 25.8% increase compared to the previous week. On Wednesday, May 15, 16,485 molecular and antigenic swabs were conducted, with a positivity rate of 0.87%. This is a slight increase from the previous week's positivity rate of 0
.82%, indicating a 6.3% rise.
https://lab24.ilsole24ore.com/coronavirus/
Regional Notes
Lombardy
Lombardy continues to report the highest number of new cases and deaths. The region remains vigilant with extensive testing and strict containment measures to curb the spread of the KP variants.
Lazio
Lazio has seen a moderate increase in cases and hospitalizations. Authorities are emphasizing vaccination boosters and adherence to preventive measures.
Campania
Campania has reported a significant increase in positivity rates. Efforts are being ramped up to enhance testing and contact tracing.
KP Variants Predominant In Italy
The KP.2 and KP.23 variants are starting to become predominant in Italy and are possible behind the surge. Note that data on CoV-spectrum is not updated yet as the individuals behind it are possibly busy trying to boost their personalities online or are busy with media interviews!
https://cov-spectrum.org/explore/Italy/AllSamples/Past6M
Conclusion
The recent surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths in Italy, driven by the new KP variants, underscores the need for continued vigilance and adherence to public health measures. The increase in positivity rates and hospitalizations highlights the importance of vaccination and booster doses to combat the spread of the virus. The Italian government and health authorities are closely monitoring the situation and implementing necessary measures to protect public health.
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