Threat LensBiologicalIn Emilia-Romagna, half the Coronavirus cases are in people under 25

In Emilia-Romagna, half the Coronavirus cases are in people under 25

Type of event:
Disease/Outbreak, COVID-19

Victims

Wounded

52

Date

August 20, 2024

What happened

On August 20, an additional 52 cases of Coronavirus were reported, with 25 being asymptomatic. These were detected through contact tracing and regional screenings. A record number of 11,184 swabs were conducted, marking the highest number since the onset of the pandemic. The cumulative total of positive cases has reached 30,626, with no new deaths reported in Emilia-Romagna. The majority of the new cases (28) are linked to travel or return from foreign countries. The region mandates two nasal swabs during isolation for those arriving from non-Schengen areas, and one swab for travelers returning from Greece, Spain, Croatia, or Malta. Notably, over 50% of the new cases involve individuals under 25 years old, post their return from international travel.

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