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| Number of people infected with coronavirus in Lorca | SITUATION REPORT OF COVID-19 IN THE REGION OF MURCIA APRIL 17, 2020 In the Region of Murcia to the date of the report, there have been 1,625 confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection.The first case was declared on March 6 and confirmed as positive on March 8.Currently 160 cases are admitted to hospitals in the Region, of which 34 are in the ICU.617 patients have been epidemiologically discharged and 112 deaths have occurred.The diagnostic tests carried out for the detection of coronaviruses have been 15491See full reportQuestions and answers about coronavirus disease (COVID-19)What is a coronavirus?Coronaviruses are an extensive family of viruses that can cause disease in both animals and humans.
In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections that can range from the common cold to more serious illnesses such as Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS).
The most recently discovered coronavirus causes coronavirus disease COVID-19.What is COVID-19?COVID-19 is the most recently discovered infectious disease caused by the coronavirus.
Both the new virus and the disease were unknown before the outbreak in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.What are the symptoms of COVID-19?The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, tiredness, and dry cough.
Some patients may experience pain, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat, or diarrhea.
These symptoms are usually mild and appear gradually.
Some people become infected but do not develop any symptoms and are not ill.
Most people (about 80%) recover from the disease without needing any special treatment.
About 1 in 6 people who get COVID-19 develop a serious illness and have trouble breathing.
Older people and those with underlying medical conditions, such as high blood pressure, heart problems, or diabetes, are more likely to develop serious illness.
About 2% of people who have contracted the disease have died.People with fever, cough, and shortness of breath should seek medical attention.
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