21 Jul, 2021 @ 20:30
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COVID-19 cases rise by a third in just one day in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

Hospital admissions dip below '300' mark as COVID-19 cases continue falling in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

NEW coronavirus cases have risen by a third in the Valencian Community in just one day.

3,015 new infections were announced today(July 21) compared to yesterday’s total of 2,112.

A week ago(July 14), the total was 2,098, and infections have nearly doubled in a fortnight.

Two deaths, that occurred in the last week, have been announced today.

The pandemic fatalities in the region now total 7,473, with a total of five deaths reported over the last seven days.

After a fall yesterday, hospital admissions have climbed very lightly.

They stand at 525, a rise of eight on yesterday’s total, but two fewer than Monday’s figure.

On a week-to-week basis, there are 135 extra admissions.

There are 72 patients receiving intensive care, an increase of three on yesterday’s total, and 22 more compared to seven days ago.

3.3 million people have received one vaccination dose in the Valencian Community, which is 67.6% of the population.

2.4 million residents have now been fully immunised.

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.

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