WILLEMSTAD – Especially the elderly are currently hospitalized with covid-19. Curaçao had a total of fifteen COVID-19-related hospital admissions in October, fourteen of which were older than sixty years. Six patients died as a result of their covid infection, all six were older than 60 years, the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) reports.
WILLEMSTAD
– Especially the elderly are currently hospitalized with covid-19. Curaçao had a total of fifteen COVID-19-related hospital admissions in October, fourteen of which were older than sixty years. Six patients died as a result of their covid infection, all six were older than 60 years, the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) reports.
In the Caribbean part of the Kingdom, more positive test results were reported in October than in September, 545 against 450. The COVID-19-related hospital admissions increase in Curaçao did not lead to an overload of the hospital. Patients often do not stay longer than 72 hours.
In the Caribbean part of the Kingdom, more positive test results were reported in October than in September, 545 against 450. The COVID-19-related hospital admissions increase in Curaçao did not lead to an overload of the hospital. Patients often do not stay longer than 72 hours.
There has also been more testing in Curaçao in recent weeks. The island reported 121 new positive test results last month, nearly double compared to September’s 66.
There has also been more testing in Curaçao in recent weeks. The island reported 121 new positive test results last month, nearly double compared to September’s 66.
In the last week of October, thirteen people per 100,000 inhabitants received a positive test result and the test positivity was nine percent.
In the last week of October, thirteen people per 100,000 inhabitants received a positive test result and the test positivity was nine percent.
Aruba
Aruba
In Aruba, 249 positive test results, 21 COVID-19-related hospitalizations, and less than five COVID-19-related deaths were reported in October. This is almost the same as the number of reports and hospital admissions in September.
In Aruba, 249 positive test results, 21 COVID-19-related hospitalizations, and less than five COVID-19-related deaths were reported in October. This is almost the same as the number of reports and hospital admissions in September.
In Aruba, too, it mainly concerns patients who are admitted for a short period of time. In the last week of October, 36 people per 100,000 inhabitants received a positive test result and the test positivity was nineteen percent.
In Aruba, too, it mainly concerns patients who are admitted for a short period of time. In the last week of October, 36 people per 100,000 inhabitants received a positive test result and the test positivity was nineteen percent.
Bonaire
Bonaire
112 COVID-19 infections were reported on Bonaire in October, a small increase compared to September when the counter stopped at 92. More testing was done on the island during the month, partly due to the increased tourism from the European Netherlands.
112 COVID-19 infections were reported on Bonaire in October, a small increase compared to September when the counter stopped at 92. More testing was done on the island during the month, partly due to the increased tourism from the European Netherlands.
Fewer than five COVID-19-related hospitalizations and no COVID-19-related deaths were reported in October. In the last week of October, 65 people per 100,000 inhabitants received a positive test result and the test positivity was 46 percent.
Fewer than five COVID-19-related hospitalizations and no COVID-19-related deaths were reported in October. In the last week of October, 65 people per 100,000 inhabitants received a positive test result and the test positivity was 46 percent.
Reporting and testing
Reporting and testing
Since the start of the COVID-19 epidemic, testing policies in the islands have gradually changed. Not all infected persons are tested. The actual numbers are therefore higher than the numbers mentioned here.
Since the start of the COVID-19 epidemic, testing policies in the islands have gradually changed. Not all infected persons are tested. The actual numbers are therefore higher than the numbers mentioned here.
Until May 31, the Health Department (GGD) in Curaçao carried out source and contact investigations. Until June 4, Curaçao offered large-scale testing for free. As of June 5, this policy has changed and testing for COVID-19 will no longer be free.
Until May 31, the Health Department (GGD) in Curaçao carried out source and contact investigations. Until June 4, Curaçao offered large-scale testing for free. As of June 5, this policy has changed and testing for COVID-19 will no longer be free.
Persons who want to be tested on the advice of their GP can declare the costs from the health insurer from 5 June. This policy change will reduce the number of people undergoing testing at local labs. Surveillance data reported from 5 June will therefore have to be interpreted differently than before.
Persons who want to be tested on the advice of their GP can declare the costs from the health insurer from 5 June. This policy change will reduce the number of people undergoing testing at local labs. Surveillance data reported from 5 June will therefore have to be interpreted differently than before.
The percentage of positive tests can also not be unequivocally compared with the period before 5 June, mainly due to the changed composition of the group of people who are tested for COVID-19.
The percentage of positive tests can also not be unequivocally compared with the period before 5 June, mainly due to the changed composition of the group of people who are tested for COVID-19.
The group that will be tested in the future are mainly travelers, (insured) persons with complaints, and clinical test results.
The group that will be tested in the future are mainly travelers, (insured) persons with complaints, and clinical test results.
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