1 Mar, 2021 @ 21:00
1 min read

Weekend COVID-19 totals are under a SIXTH of early February figures in Spain’s Valencian Community

Another big weekly fall in new COVID-19 cases is reported in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

A total of 1,231 new COVID-19 cases were reported since last Friday in the Valencian Community according to regional health ministry figures published this evening(March 1).

That is 757 lower than the previous weekend total and contrasts sharply with the first weekend of February which declared 7,211 new infections.

The news comes on the day which saw a relaxation in regional restrictions including the daytime reopening of bar and restaurant terraces.

18 deaths have been recorded since the previous update on Saturday, taking the pandemic total to 6,714 in the Valencian Community.

It means that 367 fatalities have been reported over seven days, which is 22 more than the week leading up to February 22.

Hospitalisations stand at 1,117 compared to 1,186 last Friday and are 470 fewer than a week earlier.

The total number of patients in intensive care is 268, ten down on last Friday, and a hundred less compared to February 22.

Just six outbreaks were reported in the Valencian Community, four of which were in the Valencia City area.

Click here to read more Costa Blanca News from The Olive Press.

Alex Trelinski

Alex worked for 30 years for the BBC as a presenter, producer and manager. He covered a variety of areas specialising in sport, news and politics. After moving to the Costa Blanca over a decade ago, he edited a newspaper for 5 years and worked on local radio.

Leave a Reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Alicante Mafia Gang Squatted In Homes And Then Rented Them Out On Spain S Costa Blanca
Previous Story

Alicante ‘mafia gang’ squatted in homes and then rented them out on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Francia Ordena El Cierre De Bares Y Restaurantes Desde Las 0 Horas De La Pasada Noche
Next Story

FIND OUT if you can sit indoors at your local bar and restaurant in Spain’s Murcia region from this Wednesday

Latest from Coronavirus

Go toTop