The indicator of positive cases with the method of rapid antigen detection in the province of Famagusta follows an upward trend.
In total, from the 16th of November when the rapid test method started until today, the 24rd of November, according to the official data of the Ministry of Health which were collected by the Famagusta.News, the province Famagusta ranks first with 2.43% of positive samples from the tests performed. Second is the Limassol with 1.73%, third h Larnaca with 1.68%, fourth h Nicosia with 1.53% and in the last position the Paphos with only 0.56% according to the percentages of positives on the total cases.
It is pointed out that on November 16 and 17 no inspections were carried out in the province of Nicosia, on November 20 no inspections were carried out in the province of Famagusta (those who wished could go to the inspection in Xylofagou which belongs administratively to the province of Larnaca) and from today no inspections will be carried out in .
Also, an important fact that does not reflect the real picture of the situation is the manner and number of checks related to random sampling, while there are many complaints that the samples may include people from other provinces, a fact, however, that may occur in all provinces.
In a statement, the Ministry of Health stated that out of the 252 positive results, 64 concern individuals, who in the previous days had a positive result in rapid-tests, then underwent a molecular examination and are now officially confirmed as cases. It is noted that a positive result from rapid test was not verified by the PCR method and this is the first.
According to tonight's announcement of the Ministry of Health, three of the incidents came from the program of control of nursing homes / rehabilitation centers / closed structures concerning two residents of the nursing home in Peristerona, and a tenant at the Apostolos Pavlos Foundation in Liopetri.
Total Samples and Positive Results from 16 to 24 November 2020:
In the table below, according to the data collected by Famagusta.News The official data of the Ministry of Health show the daily variation of the positive cases per province.
It is pointed out that on November 16 and 17 no inspections were carried out in the province of Nicosia, on November 20 no inspections were carried out in the province of Famagusta (those who wished could go to the inspection in Xylofagou which belongs administratively to the province of Larnaca) and from today no inspections will be carried out in .
Free antigen rapid test by the Ministry of Health to detect the disease COVID-19, will be held tomorrow in Agios Georgios Square, in Paralimni, with the Mayor Theodoros Pyrillis inviting the citizens of Paralimni to actively participate in the sample checks.
In a statement, the Mayor of Paralimni expresses his particular concern, since as he notes "the cases of the free province of Famagusta are increasing daily, to a worrying degree".
As he adds "It is important to know what the real situation is in the mass of our population", adding that so far the latest information we have reported that 3% of the population of the province of Famagusta is infected with coronavirus, a very high number in our total number population ”.
The free rapid antigen detection tests will be conducted in Agios Georgios Square from 08:30 until 17:00.
"I recommend to all our comrades-in-arms to take an active part in the sample checks and my request is that at least one member from each family take the test so that we have a real picture of what is happening", states in his announcement Mr. Pyrillis.
In addition, it calls on young people to reduce their contacts and strictly adhere to the measures, so that we do not mourn victims.
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