Portugal Sees Record Vrus Infections, Deaths
Saudi Press Agency
Saturday 1442/5/25 - 2021/01/09
Lisbon, Jan 8, 2021, SPA -- Portugal saw its worst day in the coronavirus pandemic so far today, on Friday, registering 10,176 new infections and beating its previous record set only two days before, according to dpa.
The new record beats the 10,027 infections reported on Wednesday, which topped the previous record from December 31 of 7,627.
Friday also saw a record number of deaths: 118 in a day. The last time that number was at its peak was December 13, at 98 deaths.
Hospitals are under increasing pressure as the numbers rise, with 3,451 Covid-19 patients in their care as of Friday - a new high.
Intensive care units are tending to 536 patients, say health authorities in Lisbon, 22 more than the day before. Since November 9, large parts of Portugal have been under curfews and restrictions as part of a state of emergency.
The country had been faring relatively well during the pandemic in spring and summer, but by the autumn, the situation quickly grew worse. Since the pandemic began, Portugal has recorded more than 466,000 coronavirus restrictions and 7,590 deaths.
--SPA
00:04 LOCAL TIME 21:04 GMT
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