As of yesterday evening, March 29, 2,681 individuals were hospitalized for clinical and epidemiological surveillance at isolation and care centers established for this purpose; 91 from abroad and 2,590 Cubans. Another 29,885 are being monitored in their homes by primary health care teams.
A total of 342 cases were tested for the new virus and 31 samples were identified as positive. The country has tested 2,077 individuals and 170 were found to be positive. With the 31 new cases confirmed, a total of 170 was reached.
The 31 new cases involve 29 Cubans and two persons from abroad, including a 4-year-old boy from the United States visiting his grandparents in Bayamo, Granma province, and a Chinese citizen who works in the Mariel Special Development Zone and was in direct contact with a previously confirmed case.
Of the 29 Cubans identified, seven contracted the infection abroad: USA (2), Mexico (2), Spain, Panama and France (one each). The other 22 were exposed to the virus within the country, coming in contact with either visitors from abroad or Cubans who had traveled overseas, or are secondary cases linked to travelers.
Three patients are reported to be in critical condition, and five in serious condition.
The death of a 63-year-old patient, resident of the municipality of Venezuela, in Ciego de Avila province was also reported. He had a history of diabetes mellitus and high blood pressure, and interacted with two travelers from Spain, who arrived in the country March 12. The Ministry conveyed condolences to his family and friends.
