The transmissibility index (Rt) of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus has risen to 0. 98 in Portugal, expanding in all continental regions of the country and Madeira, the Ricardo Jorge Institute (INSA) has announced. According to the latest INSA report, cited through Lusa, on the evolution of Covid-19 cases, the average price of Rt between October 18 and 22 0. 98 in Portugal, which represents an increase compared to 0. 88 in the era between 11 and 15 of this month. So far, no knowledge has been presented about the accumulation of hospitalization/death rates, but Health Minister Manuel Pizarro insisted that “there is no reason” for the Portuguese to be too worried.
November 3, 2022 Edition